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The do's and don'ts for customization of your PPE FireRescue1 Article Comments

Fire departments pride themselves on their protective ensembles. While these ensembles are intended to primarily provide protection under hazardous and dirty circumstances, their ...

Steam burns and reflective trim

Contributed by LionConnectsSteam or scald burns (especially the forearms) are almost a daily occurrence throughout the fire service. Sometimes, steam burns can even cause ...

W.L. Gore introduces new two-layer moisture barrier

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 ...

How to Use Firefighter Protective Clothing Reinforcements

It makes good sense that some parts of turnout clothing are thicker and include additional materials than other parts of the garments. The collective term for these additional ...

PPE credited for saving Ariz. firefighter in mobile home fire FireRescue1 Article Comments

A firefighter who ran into a mobile home to make sure all victims were evacuated suffered burns; PPE melted, charred and crystallized ...

How to buy fire leather

Many fire service accessories are made of leather. From the first fire companies in the 1700s to present day, firefighters are outfitted head to toe with leather. Helmets, gloves ...

Charleston Fire Department chooses new uniform

Chief says uniform meets national standards written to protect firefighters ...

Texas firefighters to battle heat with new uniform: Shorts

Colin McDonald San Antonio Express-News SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio firefighters want to wear shorts. They want to respond to calls in August, when temperatures can reach triple ...

Australian firefighters threaten action on 'outdated' uniforms

By Dan Harrison The Age VICTORIA, Australia — Firefighters have threatened legal and industrial action over what they say is outdated and inadequate protective equipment, claiming ...

Gift pays cost of uniforms for S.C. firefighters

By Robert Behre The Post and Courier CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Tuesday morning telephone call left Charleston Mayor Joe Riley speechless, which he later admitted doesn't happen very ...

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