For more than 25 years, Ricochet has been dedicated to one purpose: designing and manufacturing personal protective equipment that helps first responders perform at their best when every second matters.
From our manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we engineer and build PPE for structural firefighters, technical rescue teams, EMS professionals, and wildland firefighters across North America. Every product reflects the same commitment to protection, mobility, comfort, and long-term durability that has defined Ricochet since day one.
The story below isn't simply a company timeline—it's a look at the innovations, partnerships, certifications, and milestones that continue to shape the future of firefighter PPE.
More than 25 years of innovation, continuous improvement, and firefighter-driven design.
Ricochet is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has more than 25 years of experience producing sophisticated, high-tech gear for the rigorous and specialized needs of the military, industrial-chemical workers and emergency first responders. Ricochet’s home office and manufacturing are located in a historic factory building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home to a strong workforce of highly experienced and dedicated employees.
Our extensive experience has helped us develop the skills, knowledge and proven manufacturing techniques to provide the ultimate in personal protective equipment for first responders involved in wildland, Emergency Medical Services, technical rescue and structural firefighting.
We take our responsibility of protecting emergency first responders very seriously. As tough as NFPA standards are, being just good enough to meet NFPA certification is not good enough for us. We engineer clothing that goes above and beyond the requirements of NFPA standards to provide the protection, comfort and mobility first responders need.
We create value for our users by offering high-quality protective clothing with extensive options for customization at competitive prices. From the selection of fabrics to the sealed seams and reflective trim, every detail is engineered to meet the needs of the wearer for protection, comfort and mobility. Ricochet is an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, and we strive to provide industry-leading customer service and delivery times across our protective clothing lines.
Designed for greater flexibility, comfort and performance, Ricochet has developed patterning innovations throughout all layers of our gear that work with the dynamics of your body to reduce heat stress, hobbling and fatigue while providing a greater range of motion. Our gear is custom-built because proper fit lowers the risk of exhaustion and increases safety.
Ricochet provides customers with numerous choices of layered fabric systems designed for durability, protection and breathability. We make protective clothing that is comfortable, long-lasting, highly customizable and competitively priced. Our rapid-turnaround options also help departments find custom solutions built to their specifications without waiting months.
