Our commitment You fight fires and save lives. We make sure you are well prepared for your job and well protected from its ha ... zards – the way we’ve done it for nearly 130 years. We develop durable and functional protective clothing that you can rely on at our plant in Heinsberg, Germany. Whether you work for the fire service, do search and rescue, or provide technical assistance and height rescue, we are your partner when it matters most. Regular training events and advanced education seminars play an important role in ensuring you are as well prepared as possible for extreme situations in the line of duty. Again, we are here for you with the extensive S-GARD Safetytour seminar program. Experienced instructors impart their knowledge of firefighting, technical assistance, communication and many other topics of fundamental importance to your work – in both theory and practice. read more