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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorNew boots were one of the hottest commodities at FDIC in Indianapolis, and PPE manufacturer Black Diamond wasn't left out of the ...
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The Associated PressSEMINOLE, Fla. — A man was charged with stealing the helmet of a firefighter who responded to help his friend. The sheriff's office reported that Seminole ...
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Contributed by LionConnectsSteam or scald burns (especially the forearms) are almost a daily occurrence throughout the fire service. Sometimes, steam burns can even cause ...
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Contributed by LionConnectsIn these tough economic times, your fire department is probably looking for ways to make equipment last longer. Although most people agree that regular ...
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Monrovia bought the SCBA in 2009 along with 25 other departments in LA County; union said straps, PASS system had problems ...
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Footwear must not only protect against hazards, it must also allow for appropriate levels of agility and comfort. ...
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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product Editor Honeywell First Responder Gear, known for their Morning Pride line of turnout gear, had a number of products debut at FDIC in ...
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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorWhile it wasn't the first year that Globe had run their Tunnel Crawl and Tower Climb at their booth at FDIC, this year was a little ...
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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorMaryland-based W.L. Gore Associates had a pair of announcements at FDIC 2010. Their introduction of a new two-layer Crosstech moisture ...
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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorOne of the most popular destinations at FDIC in Indianapolis was the MSA booth, where the company was demonstrating what could be the ...
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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorINDIANAPOLIS — One of the hottest releases at April's FDIC show in Indianapolis was Lion Apparel's new footwear line. Teaming up ...
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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorINDIANAPOLIS — While many of the new high-tech products and new apparatus stole a lot of the show at FDIC, one respected ...
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Contributed by LionConnectsThe NFPA 1851 standard provides fire departments resources for appropriate levels of training for in-house PPE maintenance programs and an assurance of ...
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Contributed by LionConnectsYour fire helmet is pretty important to you. Not only is it tasked with protecting protecting your head and face against impact, falling debris, heat and ...
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Maybe it is time for a different look at the role of PPE in situational awareness and maybe for changes to the NFPA performance requirements. ...
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Contributed by LionConnectsIt would seem like almost any company in the clothing cleaning and alteration business would be a suitable choice to care for your PPE. However, most ...
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Contributed by LionConnectsThe comfort level of a helmet is much more than a matter of personal preference. It directly corresponds to how closely the fit of your helmet matches ...
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Contributed by LionConnectsThe appearance of your station uniform helps communicate a high level of authority and professionalism to the general public. Budget concerns and uniform ...
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Contributed by LionConnectsDon’t ask for the impossible — if you don’t take care of your PPE, it won’t take care of you. Here are the top five mistakes ...
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The IAFF and DHS have selected MSA to begin work on a prototype of new SCBA built on pressure-vessel technology ...
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