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INDIANAPOLIS — It's been an ongoing battle for structural firefighting glove manufacturers: how to add more dexterity without compromising protection. Firefighters are ...
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By Mark Mulholland WNYT.com BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — The bombing in Boston, where responders can be seen running toward the explosions, and the December attacks in Western NY ...
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Firefighters and fire equipment manufacturers gathered in Indianapolis as they do each spring to show off and check out the latest and greatest in firefighting gear. Here are a few ...
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INDIANAPOLIS — Scott Safety rolled out three new SCBA products at this year's FDIC. The new offerings were driven in part by the new NFPA 1981 and 1982 standards set to ...
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By John Martin Courier Press EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Evansville Fire Department administrators are eager to move forward on installation of some new, heavy duty equipment washers, ...
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The test for liquid protection, while necessary, may not hit its intended mark. ...
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SHEFFIELD, U.K. — A specially adapted 'tactile helmet', developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield, could provide firefighters operating in challenging ...
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Structure and wildland fires are completely different animals, and so too are the PPE needed to keep firefighters safe. ...
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An electrospun, cross-linked pattern fiber mesh causes liquid drops to literally bounce off its surface - and may revolutionize how we protect ourselves from bloodborne pathogens ...
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This necessary, but overlooked, component of the protective ensemble is vital to firefighter safety. ...
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TULSA, Okla. — Following the failure of a firefighter's breathing apparatus in 2011, the Tulsa Fire Department has dismantled and examined more than 400 of its SCBA ...
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I really don't recommend this practice, since it can be extremely dangerous and is not compliant with the NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. Years ago, I ...
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By Eddie Gregg Independent Record HELENA, Mont. — Students at Helena High have garnered recognition from Verizon Wireless for developing a mobile app for the Helena Fire ...
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There is a growing body of evidence showing that contaminated air after the fire poses a serious health risk. ...
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Provided by Globe Firefighters wear structural turnout gear and other components of personal protective equipment (PPE) to provide protection against multiple hazards, most notably ...
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This sensor system is used in infrastructure-free and GPS-denied environments to track fire personnel. ...
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Prime-Tass English-language Business Newswire MOSCOW — The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry will purchase fire-protection equipment costing more than 3.5 billion rubles ...
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A properly conducted field test will help a fire department choose the right gear and have the data to support that choice. ...
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Finding the perfect structural firefighting glove is like hitting the lottery; here's how to boost your odds. ...
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There were no shortage of product advances in 2012, yet several stood out among the rest. ...
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