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An electrospun, cross-linked pattern fiber mesh causes liquid drops to literally bounce off its surface - and may revolutionize how we protect ourselves from bloodborne pathogens ...
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They are more breathable, last longer and offer more protection than did the pioneer hazmat PPE ensembles. ...
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology), South King Fire & Rescue, Port of Seattle, Renton and Boeing fire departments are responding to a ...
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IBARIKI, Japan — A Japanese research company is creating a new type of robotic suit that will shield the wearer from the harmful effects of extreme radiation. The Hybrid ...
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The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS, Ohio —The technicians on the Columbus Fire Division bomb squad still stick their necks out when the job calls for it. But more often these ...
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By Chicago Daily Herald Staff LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — A homeowner chipping ice from a 1940s refrigerator accidentally caused a leak Friday afternoon that led firefighters to ...
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U.S. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire visited the shipyard Friday and thanked a small contingent of firefighters who battled the blaze. ...
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WUSA 9 WASHINGTON — A full shift of firefighters fell ill with symptoms of chemical exposure after working a fire earlier in the day, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Around 9 ...
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By Danny Robbins The Associated Press DALLAS — Federal authorities are tracking what they call the most prolific mailer of white powder in U.S. history with an eye toward ...
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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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The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — The federal government says energy companies must keep up-to-date records to prove they are running the nation's aging pipelines at ...
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By Jean Murphy The Chicago Daily Herald ITASCA, Ill. — Mention the name "Darley" to virtually any firefighter in the world and you will find at least some spark of ...
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By Adam Foxman Ventura County Star VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — For most of its roughly 30-year history, the Ventura County Fire Department's hazardous-materials team, when ...
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By Jerry Seper The Washington Times EAST JOLIET, Ill. — A special team of arson and explosives experts has been dispatched by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ...
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By Everdeen Mason, Mark McGregor, and Tom Beyerlein Dayton Daily News PIKE TWP., Ohio — A massive blaze at an oil company took firefighters six hours to get under control ...
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By Travis Andersen Boston Globe BOSTON — Twelve people were evacuated from a South End apartment building and four Boston police officers and an ambulance crew were taken to ...
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Many people in the firefighter protective clothing industry probably do not remember that, up until 1986, the principal measure for thermal insulation in bunker clothing was just ...
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In this time of heightened alertness and an increase of unknown situations, there seems to be an increasing need for early detection of the risks and hazards that we may be ...
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A three-day training session was set up so the team could practice with their newest tool ...
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By Brian McCready The New Haven RegisterWOODBRIDGE, Conn. — We've all heard the story about the baby left on the front doorstep, but what about the dirty diaper left on the ...
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