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First Adopter Program

For Active Firefighters & Cadets/Students

1st Adopter Program Application

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Carna Bunker Gear™ First Adopter Program

First Adopter Program (Active Firefighters & Cadets)

Carna Bunker Gear, LLC is committed to supporting the fire service through innovation, training advancement, and the reduction of unnecessary exposure to frontline PPE.

To support early adoption and field integration of Carna Bunker Gear™, we offer a First Adopter Program for active firefighters and cadets purchasing equipment for personal, non-departmental use.

Program Purpose

The First Adopter Program is designed to:

  • Encourage early adoption of Carna Bunker Gear™ within the fire service

  • Support individual firefighters investing in training-specific equipment aimed to improve their own health and preparation

  • Expand real-world feedback and field use across departments and training environments

This program is not a general retail discount and is offered at the sole discretion of Carna Bunker Gear, LLC.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, participants must:

  • Be an active firefighter, recruit, or fire academy cadet

  • Provide valid verification, which may include:

    • Department-issued email address

    • Fire department ID

    • Academy enrollment documentation

Carna Bunker Gear, LLC reserves the right to approve or deny eligibility at its discretion.

Program Pricing

Approved participants may receive a professional courtesy adjustment of  15+% off standard retail pricing.

This pricing:

  • Applies only to individual purchases

  • Is intended for personal use in training environments

  • Is not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time

Usage & Restrictions

Products purchased under the First Adopter Program are subject to the following conditions:

  • Not for resale, redistribution, or departmental purchasing use

  • May not be purchased on behalf of a department, agency, or third party

  • Must be used in accordance with all applicable safety guidelines and intended use cases

Any violation of these terms may result in:

  • Revocation of program eligibility

  • Cancellation of orders

  • Restriction from future purchases

Relationship to Department & Distributor Sales

The First Adopter Program is separate from:

  • Department procurement pricing

  • Distributor or wholesale agreements

Departments and agencies receive:

  • Volume-based pricing structures

  • Procurement support

  • Standardized outfitting solutions

This distinction reflects differences in purchasing structure, support, and deployment scale.

 

Program Modification

Carna Bunker Gear, LLC reserves the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or terminate this program at any time

  • Adjust pricing, eligibility, or participation requirements

  • Limit quantities or availability

 

Acknowledgment

By participating in the First Adopter Program, the purchaser acknowledges that:

  • This program is a limited, discretionary offering

  • It does not establish any ongoing pricing entitlement

  • It does not alter any terms of sale, warranty, or product use limitations

 

Application

Please apply online via the first adopter application form on Carnabunkergear.com

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