Meeting the Demand for FCR’s Flagship Gear

FCR Community,

We want to take a moment to share some context about the high demand we’ve been 
experiencing for our flagship gear—especially our innovative Hasty and Mission vest lineup 
and our 3-in-1 jackets.

When First Class Responder was founded, our focus was to serve the individual volunteer CERT responder who gives so much to their community. As the FCR brand matures, we continue to experience an increasing number of requests from teams purchasing bulk orders. So we’ve expanded offerings and payment options to accommodate this extraordinary demand and growing commitment to our products.

Over the past few years, we’ve worked hard to keep our prices stable—even through 
record-high inflation and a challenging tariff environment. We remain committed to 
keeping our prices competitive, but we are also carefully reviewing adjustments that will 
allow us to stay relevant and continue delivering the quality that makes FCR a trusted 
brand. Any changes will be communicated proactively and transparently, so you can plan 
with confidence.

We’ve also been receiving excellent feedback from the FCR community over the past 18 
months—insights that will shape the next generation of the products we all rely on. Without giving too much away, themes like larger sizing, higher visibility, and expanded bag capacity are already influencing what comes next.

Stay tuned—you’ll be the first to know when these improvements are ready.
Thank you for your patience, your trust, and your continued support. Every order is more 
than just gear—it’s a reflection of the sacrifice and service you bring to your community, 
and we’re honored to be part of that.

Thank you for trusting us. We couldn’t be here without you.

—The FCR Team