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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
The test for liquid protection, while necessary, may not hit its intended mark. ...
SHEFFIELD, U.K. — A specially adapted 'tactile helmet', developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield, could provide firefighters operating in challenging ...
Structure and wildland fires are completely different animals, and so too are the PPE needed to keep firefighters safe. ...
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 ...
This necessary, but overlooked, component of the protective ensemble is vital to firefighter safety. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
There is a growing body of evidence showing that contaminated air after the fire poses a serious health risk. ...
Provided by Globe Firefighters wear structural turnout gear and other components of personal protective equipment (PPE) to provide protection against multiple hazards, most notably ...
This sensor system is used in infrastructure-free and GPS-denied environments to track fire personnel. ...
Prime-Tass English-language Business Newswire MOSCOW — The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry will purchase fire-protection equipment costing more than 3.5 billion rubles ...
A properly conducted field test will help a fire department choose the right gear and have the data to support that choice. ...
Finding the perfect structural firefighting glove is like hitting the lottery; here's how to boost your odds. ...
There were no shortage of product advances in 2012, yet several stood out among the rest. ...