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In early May of 2012, FireRescue1 conducted a survey on firefighter ’s use of Personal Protective Equipment. We have posted the results to the survey below. They represent a ...
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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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Two firefighters were without protective eye gear while clearing the scene; another firefighter was injured while fleeing ...
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There is a continuing debate about the type of eye and face protection that should be provided to firefighters. Some groups advocate that traditional faceshields offer the best ...
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By Larry Altman The Daily BreezeHERMOSA BEACH, Calif. — The Hermosa Beach Fire Department has received a $15,000 grant to purchase rescue equipment and gear.The grant comes ...
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Protective eyewear applies to both firefighters and medical providers. OSHA estimates that 90 percent of occupational eye injuries could have been prevented. The OSHA standard ...
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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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Marin Independent Journal (California) Copyright 2007 Marin Independent Journal, a MediaNews Group publication All Rights Reserved MARIN, Calif. — Members of the Bolinas Volunteer ...
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A number of significant changes occurred in the PPE industry during 2006. Foremost among these was the introduction of the new editions for NFPA 1971 and NFPA 1994. The new 2007 ...
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The turnout gear worn by firefighters is intended to provide protection under myriad fireground conditions. This category of clothing includes some of the most extensively tested ...
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My last two Notes to Self addressed wearing proper PPE to protect our hands and ears, but there’s one more area we must protect: our eyes. Always make safety glasses and goggles ...
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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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Turnout clothing represents an investment for the fire department, but more importantly it can be the difference between adequate protection and injury for firefighters. It was not ...
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Read Part II of this column NFPA 1971 — the standard that governs the specifications for turnout clothing, including coats, pants, helmets, gloves, footwear, and hoods — is being ...
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BY DAVID ROLL, VICE PRESIDENT, H.L. BOUTON CO. Across America, eye injuries of all types occur at a rate of 1,000 per day, disabling some 100,000 people each year. These startling ...
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