HAiX Blog
Opening the Academy Door with the MR Project
October 22, 2026
Michael McKenna is doing all he can to make sure his best students can attend the fire academy.
What Is GORE-TEX® in Boots?
September 17, 2026
If you have ever shopped for boots lately, you have probably seen the name GORE-TEX®.
Taking Flight with Helicopter Pilot and Falconer Olivia Tosi
September 3, 2026
From an early age, Olivia Tosi had an interest in all things airborne.
Firefighter Station Boots vs. Turnout Boots: What's the Difference?
August 19, 2026
They may be used in similar contexts, but they’re quite different.
Joke of the Day with Firefighter Chad Pollard
August 6, 2026
Emergency services work is no laughing matter. But for Henry County, Georgia firefighter/EMT Chad Pollard, it's a way to raise spirits between calls.
Which Tall Police Boots are Right for You?
July 25, 2026
These boots look the same, but they serve three entirely different functions.
From Deadlifts to Dispatch Calls with Cryssa Dragon
July 8, 2026
San Francisco Fire Department EMT Cryssa Dragon's balances weightlifting, Muy Thai, and first responder work.
What Station Boot is Right for You?
June 25, 2026
The station house is a time to kick off their boots and slip into something more comfortable. The only question is, which boot to pick?
Burnout and Recovery with Wildland Firefighter Chelsea Michael
May 28, 2026
"This line of work used to be 'shut up and dig' mentality,” she said. “But there is a cultural shift happening in wildland."
Tactical Boots for Men & Women: Fit & Size Guide - HAIX North America
May 14, 2026
How to Get the Right Fit When It Comes to Tactical Boots for Men & Women (Sizing, Break-In & Width Guide)
Building a HAZMAT Community with Bobby Salvesen of The Haz Mat Guys
April 16, 2026
The Haz Mat Guys offer community, education, and laughs to a dangerous industry.
Punches and Pucks Fly in NYPD-FDNY Hockey Upset
April 2, 2026
An explosion of on- and off-ice frustration made for one of the most memorable matchups in the event's history.