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Jeffrey O. and Grace G. Stull Sponsored by Globe, PPE Update

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by Jeffrey O. and Grace G. Stull
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Jeffrey O. and Grace G. Stull are president and vice president respectively of International Personnel Protection, Inc., which provides expertise on the design, evaluation, selection and use of personnel protective clothing, equipment and related products to end users and manufacturers. International Personnel Protection, Inc. has conducted numerous studies for effectiveness and performance of protective clothing and equipment. Mr. and Mrs. Stull are currently members of several NFPA Technical Committees for Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment and other groups for protective clothing and equipment. Both Mr. and Mrs. Stull participate in the government’s Interagency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability. International Personnel Protection, Inc. is considered one of the leading sources of expertise in the field of personal protective equipment. Send questions or feedback to Jeff or Grace at Jeffrey.O.Stull@FireRescue1.com.
Balancing breathability with protection in turnouts Firefighter Face Protection: Goggles vs. Faceshields Beliefs and Expectations for Protective Clothing Guide to PPE Performance Testing Methods How to Use Firefighter Protective Clothing Reinforcements MIST and Protection Factors for Turnouts 'Systems' Testing for Turnout Clothing How to Manage PPE Asbestos Exposure Preparing for the Worst How to Manage Chemically Contaminated PPE Performance and Limits of Moisture Barriers Testing Requirements for Moisture Barriers Evolution of Moisture Barrier Use in PPE The Year Ahead for PPE Tradition and Technology Chemical Protection on the Fireground The Next Generation of SCBA Integration of Firefighter PPE Focus on Turnout Gear Visibility How NFPA 1500 Applies to Firefighter PPE The Electronic Firefighter New Approaches for Firefighter Protection – CBRN Protection Update Choosing Where to Clean Turnout Clothing Part 2: Independent Service Providers Choosing Where to Clean Turnout Clothing Part 1: In-House Facilities New Revised Requirements for Emergency Medical Protective Clothing Understanding Chemical Contamination in Turnout Clothing Rules and Regulations: Turnout Maintenance Guidelines from the NFPA Government Resources for Firefighter PPE – Part 2 Government Resources for Firefighter PPE – Part 1 Understanding and Selecting Firefighter Gloves Understanding PPE Certified to NFPA Standards Find Footwear that Fits the Job New Options for CBRN Protection – Part 2 New Options for CBRN Protection – Part 1 Protection against Biological Threats Selection of Firefighter Protective Ensemble Elements, Part 2 PPE 2006: New NFPA Standards Lead the Way Selection of Firefighter Protective Ensembles, Part 1 Understanding Key Turnout Gear Tests Protecting Against Blood and Body Fluids The Versatility of Technical Rescue Gear: Changes on the Horizon for NFPA 1951 Contamination and Decontamination of Bunker Gear What to do with PPE when there's an accident The Proper Care and Maintenance of Turnout Clothing Part II - The Upcoming New Look of Bunker Gear Part I: The Upcoming New Look of Bunker Gear
Jeff Stull's "PPE Update" column is sponsored by Globe. Since 1887, Globe Firefighter Suits has focused on just one thing - perfecting the most protective, longest lasting turnout gear in the world. Globe Firefighter Suits are trusted by more firefighters and fire departments around the world than any other.
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