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<title>FR1 survey: Firefighter personal protective equipment</title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/articles/1284919-FR1-survey-Firefighter-personal-protective-equipment/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In early May of 2012, FireRescue1 conducted a survey on firefighter &rsquo;s use of Personal Protective Equipment. We have posted the results to the survey below. They represent a poll of 463 firefighters. Highlights: &bull; 44% of firefighters wear a flip down shield, and 28% wear a combination of eye protection. &bull; Color preference is split between black &amp; tan for Turnout gear, with 39.8% ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:57:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ga. firefighters getting longer-lasting air tanks</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/articles/1255297-Ga-firefighters-getting-longer-lasting-air-tanks/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Tim Omarzu The Chattanooga Times Free Press LaFAYETTE, Ga. &mdash; Walker County firefighters soon should have a weight taken off their shoulders. That&#39;s because Commissioner Bebe Heiskell on Thursday approved spending $405,162 in federal grant money to buy equipment including 159 new breathing apparatuses equipped with carbon-fiber air tanks. The tanks weigh 11 pounds, hold 45 minutes&#39; worth ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:23:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Standardization for fire service electronics</title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/articles/1241947-Standardization-for-fire-service-electronics/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[We live in a world dominated by electronics-based technology. In fact, many of us have become obsessed with any new gadget that offers us greater capability to do our jobs and greater connectivity to others. Therefore, it is no surprise that these technologies have been making their way into the fire service personal protective equipment industry over the past couple of decades. There is now an enormous ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:35:39 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Choosing to wear SCBA is choosing life</title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/articles/1241485-Choosing-to-wear-SCBA-is-choosing-life/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[I lost my dad, who was not a firefighter, to cancer 20 years ago. Since then, I&#39;ve known too many of our brother and sister firefighters who have had to go through the same terrible experiences my father suffered; sometimes successfully, but too often not. That said, while I&#39;ve always taken it as a given that I should wear my SCBA on my back, like many of us I haven&#39;t always been &quot;100 ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:24:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Tomorrow's PPE: Changes planned for SCBA, PASS devices and gear</title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/articles/1234489-Tomorrows-PPE-Changes-planned-for-SCBA-PASS-devices-and-gear/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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 needs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:45:02 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Recognize Risk Factors</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/tips/443948-Recognize-Risk-Factors/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Exposures occur in several forms and by several routes. Respiratory exposures occur because firefighters remove breathing apparatus without knowing airborne hazards exist...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:19:41 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Tackling vehicle fires</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/tips/427012-Tackling-vehicle-fires/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:01:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Dangers in cellars</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/tips/393823-Dangers-in-cellars/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Cellars can present a range of hazards to firefighters, particularly after a fire has been extinguished...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:16:35 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Cold weather basics</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireRescue1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/tips/318445-Cold-weather-basics/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[During cold,wet winter weather, it's obviously important to stay as dry and warm as possible...
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:27:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ziamatic Corp. Introduces Strapless &quot;E&quot; Cylinder Bracket</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/press-releases/1280733-Ziamatic-Corp-Introduces-Strapless-E-Cylinder-Bracket/</link>
<description><![CDATA[YARDLEY, PA &ndash; Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) presents the latest addition to their popular QUIC-RELEASE lineup: the Strapless &quot;E&quot; Cylinder Bracket, Model QR-E-1. With the self-locking QR-E-1, simply place an &ldquo;E&rdquo; cylinder in the bracket and press back through the latch to lock it into place &ndash; no straps required. The heavy-duty backspring holds the cylinder snugly against the ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2012 15:53:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>New SCBA Unit Released by Scott Safety</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/press-releases/1272570-New-SCBA-Unit-Released-by-Scott-Safety/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Monroe, NC - Scott Safety, a global leader in innovative personal protective equipment, is pleased to announce a new advancement in fire service technology with the launch of the 5.5 Air-Pak SCBA. This new technology reduces profile and weight by increasing service pressure from 4500psi to 5500psi. The 5.5 Air-Pak SCBA was introduced in August and is now in full production. The 5.5 cylinders maintain ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:40:14 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>MSA&#8217;s M7 I-HUD Receiver is Worn on the Inside</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/press-releases/1245357-MSAs-M7-I-HUD-Receiver-is-Worn-on-the-Inside/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Safety and Security Enhanced with Receiver for Air Masks Pittsburgh, PA - MSA&rsquo;s new M7 I-HUD Receiver for FireHawk&reg;M7 Air Masks is worn on the inside of a facepiece, with 40% weight reduction compared to MSA&#39;s external HUD. New LED light patterns enhance safety and security; unit syncs with SCBA upon startup and withstands brief water splash and submersion. The receiver is easy to install ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:39:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>MSA&#8217;s FireHawk&#174; M7 Air Mask Less PASS for Firefighters, HazMat Workers, First Responders</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/press-releases/1245352-MSAs-FireHawk-M7-Air-Mask-Less-PASS-for-Firefighters-HazMat-Workers-First-Responders/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Versatile SCBA Protection Usable With or Without PASS Device Pittsburgh, PA - MSA&#39;s FireHawk&reg; M7 Air Mask Less PASS is the answer for SCBA protection at lower cost for applications where no PASS device is needed. All pneumatic and electronics performance components are the same as that of MSA&rsquo;s trusted FireHawk M7 and FireHawk M7 Responder&reg; Air Masks. The FireHawk M7 Air Mask Less ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:20:43 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ziamatic Corp. Receives Pennsylvania Governor's Award</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/press-releases/1204494-Ziamatic-Corp-Receives-Pennsylvania-Governors-Award/</link>
<description><![CDATA[ YARDLEY, PA &ndash; Ziamatic Corp. has been awarded the Pennsylvania Governor&rsquo;s Award for Safety Excellence, an outstanding achievement in their ongoing commitment to workplace safety. The fire and safety equipment manufacturer recently entered their second year of SHARP status, and was the first company from Bucks County to do so. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor, in conjunction with WorkSafe ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:39:37 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>What is FireGrantsHelp.com?</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/clip/1188085-What-is-FireGrantsHelp-com/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Untitled Document Looking for grant help for your department. Check out FireGrantsHelp and let us help you get started on your project. </html>  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:39:05 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Grants: What do I do now?</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/clip/1188057-Grants-What-do-I-do-now/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Untitled Document You'll filled our your request for grant assistance. Now what? Visit www.FireGrantsHelp.com for more information. </html>  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:17:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>SAFER Grant Overview</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/clip/1187281-SAFER-Grant-Overview/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Untitled Document Looking for grant funding? See if Staffing For Adequate Fire &amp; Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) are right for your department. Watch this video for a full overview of the SAFER Grant. Visit www.FireGrantsHelp.com ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:15:59 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>QUIC-SWING Swing Out &amp; Down Vehicle Ladder</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-breathing-apparatus/clip/1186123-QUIC-SWING-Swing-Out-Down-Vehicle-Ladder/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Zico vehicle ladders are custom designed to fit your apparatus and meet your department's individual needs. The heavy-duty ladders fold and tuck away parallel to the body when not in use to save space. When needed, release the locking handle and pull the ladder out to a comfortable and safe climbing angle. The ladder automatically latches into place and will not retract until the scissor lock is raised ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:59:39 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ziamatic's New SCBA Brackets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A look at the latest in SCBA bracket technology from Zico, including the EZ-LOC Mechanical Bracket, Model QM-EZL-F, and Hands-Free Electric Bracket, Model QM-ELB. For more information, call 1-800-711-FIRE or visit www.ziamatic.com  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:57:15 UTC</pubDate>

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