Mike McKenna, Practical PPE

Practical PPE by Mike McKenna

Capt. McKenna has been involved with the NFPA fire service standards development since 1988 and sits as a member of NFPA 1971 and NFPA 1801. He has published several articles on firefighter issues and has developed risk management solutions as a Fire Service Risk Management Consultant for Bragg & Associates of Roseville, Calif. Capt. McKenna can be contacted via e-mail at Mike.McKenna@firerescue1.com.

Firefighter turnouts: Does color impact safety?3 Melting facepieces, burnt hands and striking a balance in PPE Are we at the technological limit for fire gloves?5 Writing PPE specifications: Risk assessments 1 The question firefighters need to ask1 How to select new PPE: The basics1 Intrinsic safety in electronic PPE Can lighter PPE make firefighters safer?10 Firefighting in 3-D: Radiant heat dangers1 How Hoods Can Help Detect Flashover17 Behind the Scenes of 2009's PPE Safety Improvements Firefighting Gloves: Finding the Right Fit3 Firefighting Gloves: Thermal Performance or Dexterity?1 NFPA Standards: How You Can Shape PPE Technology2