HAIX Blog
200 Feet High and Still Looking Up: Ben Woroniuk on his Forestry Climbing Journey
May 1, 2025
In the time it takes you to read this article, forestry climber Ben Woroniuk might only have advanced 1/8 of the way up
Brotherly Brawl: FDNY and NYPD Hockey Teams Clash
April 24, 2025
Walking into UBS Arena for the NYPD v FDNY hockey game, you're immediately enveloped by a wave of history and stories.
Animal and Pet Disaster Preparedness with Claudia Sonder of Napa CART
Disasters can strike at any moment, leaving communities in chaos and uncertainty. The recent 2025 Los Angeles fire disp
Lions, Tigers, and Branches: A Chat with Zoo Arborist Brandon Nance
March 20, 2025
Brandon Nance is responsible for some of the biggest organisms at the North Carolina Zoo. No, it's not gorillas, giraff
HAIX Instructor Program
February 20, 2025
Are you a certified training instructor? Do you teach or train other firefighters or first responders? Do you perform O
Up In the Air
January 23, 2025
From spectacular coastlines to dense forests and snow-capped mountain peaks - the Canadian wilderness has a lot to offe
Extend the Life of your HAIX® Boots
January 9, 2025
Are your favorite HAIX boots showing signs of wear? Could they use a new sole, fresh laces, or a thorough cleaning and
Celebrating Success: A Year of Progress and Innovation at HAIX
December 20, 2024
Let's celebrate as we say goodbye to 2024 at HAIX North America and hello to 2025. HAIX has seen growth, innovation and
Nicholasville Firefighters Toy Drive 2024
November 21, 2024
Firefighters and other first responders give selflessly all year round, and the holidays are no different! This year, H
ZigZag Man
October 29, 2024
If you're afraid of heights, scrolling through Zachary Richards' social media posts might not be for you. Richards, kno
Decontaminate and Decompress
October 17, 2024
Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Wildfires. Flash Floods. These are just some of the disasters that have left communities across
Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI)
October 3, 2024
The act of fighting fires isn't just an art; it is also deeply grounded in science. And it's grounded in training. Near
Our Family of Boots is Growing
September 19, 2024
We've been busy this summer. We launched two new boots that are quickly becoming fan favorites. Introducing the Trooper
The Toughest Test in Town
September 6, 2024
The Firefighter Challenge is the self-proclaimed "Toughest Two Minutes in Sports." And you know what? They aren't wrong
Everyday Superhero
August 15, 2024
There are around 1 million sworn police officers in the United States. Though we use the term "Police Officer" in a gen
