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<title>FR1 survey: Firefighter personal protective equipment</title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/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>More uses for locking pliers</title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/articles/1263728-More-uses-for-locking-pliers/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Locking pliers can be used in a number of different ways on the fireground. With the simple eye-bolt modification and a creative mind, this tool is tremendously useful to have on hand.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:36:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fix offered for faulty Ga. gear</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/articles/1244502-Fix-offered-for-faulty-Ga-gear/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Company that makes air packs has offered to overhaul every device, but officials say offer can't convince county to keep using gear, which has malfunctioned from first day]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:12:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Tech advances improve NH firefighter safety, response times</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/articles/1225272-Tech-advances-improve-NH-firefighter-safety-response-times/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Sandra Bradley The Union Leader MERRIMACK, N.H. &mdash; Although the basics of firefighting have remained the same throughout the past century, emerging technological advances are helping to improve firefighter safety and response times, according to local experts. Whether it be lighter breathing gear, electronic location equipment, thermal-imaging cameras, computerized mapping tools or advanced ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:45:02 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>TechRescue gear designed for disaster responses </title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/articles/1166068-TechRescue-gear-designed-for-disaster-responses/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and other disasters seem to be hitting us harder and more frequently &mdash; highlighting the crucial role technical rescue teams have in responding. Aside from the necessary specialized equipment, first responders need the proper personal protective equipment. Globe Manufacturing has introduced TechRescue, a new line of first responder gear for technical rescue teams ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:43:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Recognize Risk Factors</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/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>&quot;Smoky Says&quot; Blog Launched to Help Your Department Fight Fires, Not Your Budget</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1281792-Smoky-Says-Blog-Launched-to-Help-Your-Department-Fight-Fires-Not-Your-Budget/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Smoky the Pig offers tips &amp; tricks to make your job a little easier Tired of the same old firefighting blog messages? Looking for a new perspective? Check out Smokysays.com today to gain a whole new vision of water flow, saving money, ridin&rsquo; a hawg, and cooking up some of the greatest BBQ you can imagine. You will enjoy regular posts on tips, techniques and tricks from a 40 year fire service ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2012 16:45:57 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Globe Celebrates 125th Anniversary by Giving 125 Sets of Gear to Volunteer Departments </title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1245822-Globe-Celebrates-125th-Anniversary-by-Giving-125-Sets-of-Gear-to-Volunteer-Departments/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Eligible departments can apply at www.nvfc.org Pittsfield, NH - Globe has reached a milestone and is celebrating by giving back to fire departments in need. In honor of the company&rsquo;s 125th anniversary, Globe has partnered with Dupont and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to donate 125 sets of gear in 2012 to deserving fire departments. Through this donation program, all-volunteer fire ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012 23:37:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire-Dex Announces New FDX G1 Structural Glove</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1245817-Fire-Dex-Announces-New-FDX-G1-Structural-Glove/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abrasion-resistant and porous gloves built to last Medina, Ohio - Fire-Dex has a released a new structural glove that is unlike anything else currently available on the market. Not only does the FDX G1 have remarkable dexterity but has a 60+ TPP and class-leading Conductive Heat transfer protection. The off-the-charts TPP score has come from using only the highest quality materials; all full-grain leathers ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012 23:13:59 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>True North Announces 2012 FDIC Scholarship</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1242282-True-North-Announces-2012-FDIC-Scholarship/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Seattle, WA &ndash; True North, a leading manufacturer of quality bags, backpacks and fire resistant clothing, is pleased to announce the 2012 FDIC Scholarship. The scholarships will allow two firefighters to attend classes and Hands-On-Training (H.O.T.) at FDIC (Fire Department Instructors Conference) 2012 in Indianapolis on April 16-21. In these especially difficult times with budgets being cut to ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:56:08 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ziamatic Corp. Introduces New Horizontal Helmet Pouch</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1235043-Ziamatic-Corp-Introduces-New-Horizontal-Helmet-Pouch/</link>
<description><![CDATA[ YARDLEY, PA &ndash; Ziamatic Corp. presents their latest offering in flexible, NFPA compliant helmet storage: the Horizontal Helmet Pouch, Models PGPB-2 &amp; PGPY-2. A horizontal alternative to the popular, vertically-aligned Model PGP-1, the PGP_-2 is ideal for mounting to the front of crew cab seats and other areas with restrictive height requirements. The strong, durable, PVC-coated polyester pouch ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:05:31 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Globe FIT: G-XTREME 2012</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/clip/1274012-Globe-FIT-G-XTREME-2012/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[G-XTREME 2012 turnout gear comes in a whole new dimension in fit: SHAPE. Firefighters come in a remarkable range of shapes and sizes. When your gear really fits, it's not just more comfortable. It enables you to perform your job to the maximum of your ability—without extra bulk and without compromising movement. Globe's G-XTREME turnout gear is designed to move the way the human body moves: without ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:27:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How does your turnout gear perform in the real world?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Firefighters across America are choosing to wear this gear for non structural calls. It is a much cooler, and lighter alternative to turnout gear but still provides high levels of protection against the hazards of the job. UL Certified for Technical Rescue and Wildland Fire Fighting. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:57:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>2011 AFG: Application tips</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/clip/1103386-2011-AFG-Application-tips/]]></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 If you're applying for AFG funding this year, there's a number of critical things you need to know before beginning your application. FireGrantsHelp Program Manager Sarah Wilson outlines the key areas you should consider ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:12:47 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire Dog Services Promo</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/clip/1073954-Fire-Dog-Services-Promo/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[We support and assist fire departments and personnel by accepting donated gear from fire departments, government agencies and individuals who are able and willing to generously donate used, older, extra, unwanted or out of service gear that has lost its purpose at their department, company or home to us. In return, we are a nationally promoted program that operates a used bunker gear exchange service ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:16:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Firefighter winterization</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/clip/932174-Firefighter-winterization/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Chief Ernie Rhodes shares a winter tip about putting together a few items every firefighter should have with them for winter firefighting. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:00:00 UTC</pubDate>

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