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Personal Protective Equipment - PPE Tips

Proper PPE use protects firefighter health

There are obvious safety reasons for wearing full PPE correctly every time, but there are also important health reasons ...

Scene safety basics

Know the basics and have the instinct to remember and use the basics of firefighting... ...

Recognize Risk Factors

Exposures occur in several forms and by several routes. Respiratory exposures occur because firefighters remove breathing apparatus without knowing airborne hazards exist... ...

Safety tips during overhaul

Do not throw objects from a window during overhaul unless the area is clear, and you have been signaled to do so by another freighter acting as a guide... ...

Tackling vehicle fires

Remember to carry out strong PPE safety practices when operating at vehicle fires. Full protective clothing and SCBA should be utilized on all vehicle fires... ...

Electric shut-off procedures

Fire departments must establish preplanned emergency responses with local utility companies and train firefighters to do the electric shut-off procedures... ...

Cold weather basics

During cold,wet winter weather, it's obviously important to stay as dry and warm as possible... ...

Chainsaw safety

Chainsaw safety is the job of every saw operator, and proper PPE should always be used when handling or working around chainsaws. These include: Eye protection- approved goggles or ...

'Gear Down, Cool Down'

Often, when firefighters are in rehab, the one repeated mistake is that they are still wearing their turn-out gear. Whether it is your bunker pants or an open turn-out coat or your ...

Check your PPE between calls

While personal protective equipment can never guarantee firefighter safety, a large number of injuries are still caused by firefighters not wearing required gear... ...

Always check the mask

One of the most important, if not most important, pieces of equipment used frequently by firefighters is the mask. ...

Carry extra turnout gear in your privately owned vehicle

I was driving with my family last week on a cross-country vacation when we witnessed an SUV's tire blow out, resulting in a three-car accident. ...

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