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Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is perhaps the most important physical system in firefighter safety. The full ensemble – pants, coat, helmet, hood, gloves and boots – works together to create a protective barrier between firefighters and the hazards they face, whether fire, smoke, sharp objects on extrication scenes or other potentially harmful exposures.

Answering the most common questions, including how well Li-ion battery fire contaminants can be removed through PPE cleaning
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
Code Red Fire boots are constructed to meet NFPA certification
Combines next-gen material science and design features that supercharge breathability to address the risk of heat stress
Female firefighters explained how gear designed for men increases their risk of being burned, slows their movements
Footwear should provide optimum agility, fit and comfort in addition to protection from fireground hazards
The Fire Hunter Pro is made of the highest quality, water resistant, and durable European bullhide leather.
AFG 2023 is open — download this guide now for your best chance of success at receiving AFG funding for PPE
From the specifications for soft goods to ratings for electronics in explosive environments, the upcoming consolidation of standards will offer greater protection for firefighters
A NIST study found increased PFAS concentrations after turnout gear textiles were stressed
Every firefighter, new and experienced, can benefit from a quick knowledge check about cancer prevention
How to apply these guides – and where they can be improved for increased use among firefighters
State funding is available to volunteers for facility improvements, PPE and regional training support
Firefighters from several departments responded to the Eagan facility for a fire in between two roofs
Fire Department Superintendent Roman Nelson said firefighters lack the basics for fighting recent swamp fires, wildfires
Firefighter Amanda Keesey shares great gift ideas for this holiday season
Understanding the ensemble and how the components work together provides a solid appreciation of both PPE protections and limitations
Overcoming complexities and learning how firefighters can impact PPE requirements
The market is witnessing a trend towards rental services, offering enhanced flexibility and cost-effectiveness for fire departments
RESCEU Intellitech addresses market demand with a new single-phase Solo Rescue decon washer, redefining firefighter safety
Twin Falls’ new Station 2’s hold all of its apparatus and has a decontamination area separated from living quarters
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule requiring manufacturers to report their use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
A preview of what is likely to come to fruition in the next editions of NFPA 1971 for turnout gear and NFPA 1981 for SCBA
Selecting new garments can be simple when done in a methodical way
It’s time to put these issues to rest once and for all – and start doing the right thing
Federal funding helped Menands and Ballston Lake firefighters purchase extrication tools and a gear washer