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By Andrea Noble The Washington Times WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new uniform policy for the D.C. fire department would have allowed the agency to make use of nearly $70,000 worth of ...
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In the first part of this article, we outlined how standards on personal protective equipment establish minimum levels of performance that are intended to reflect firefighter ...
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By Paul Wagner MyFoxDCWASHINGTON — A veteran D.C. firefighter is speaking out about a growing controversy over uniforms, claiming the fire chief has created a hostile work ...
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3M's latest flame resistant reflective material options were unveiled at FDIC in Indianapolis.The Minn.-based company chose the annual conference to launch the Scotchlite ...
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A policy to remove American flags from firefighter uniforms at a California fire department is drawing questions from some firefighters.Some ...
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By Tom Howell Jr. The Washington Times WASHINGTON — The District's new fire chief has ordered members to use a patch with a pre-2007 department seal on their uniforms, ...
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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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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product Editor Honeywell First Responder Products has released a new line of turnout gear, in line with their already well-established Morning Pride ...
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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorCoaxsher’s list of fire gear and outdoors accessories is impressive. From packs to harnesses, the Washington company already ...
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By Scott M. Bruner FireRescue1 Product EditorWhile safety, fit, form and function are all prerequisites for creating the perfect public safety uniform, now departments have the ...
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When fighting wildfires, making sure you have proper facial protection, which includes mouth, nose, eyes and skin coverage, is a matter of life and death. ...
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The Associated PressSUFFERN, NY — Police arrested a man for impersonating a New York City firefighter after he tried to help battle a warehouse blaze in the suburbs. Suffern ...
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Michael LaForgia The Palm Beach Post BOCA RATON, Fla. — City firefighters complaining of strange symptoms can't blame their pants for making them sick, a federal inquiry ...
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By Ron Menchaca The Post and CourierCHARLESTON, SC — The city of Charleston moved quickly last year to replace its firefighters' polyester station uniforms after The Post and ...
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By Bruce Smith The Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. — It will be at least another year before all city fire trucks roll with four firefighters, according to a progress ...
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Chief says uniform meets national standards written to protect firefighters ...
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By FireRescue1 Staff Firefighters — from top brass to fresh cadets — are a diverse mix of men and women, steadfast in their dedication to protecting the public and its resources ...
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As well as our clothing and equipment protect against a myriad of hazards, they can’t always prevent severe injuries or fatalities. Although it can be a delicate matter, fire ...
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