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The gear and gadgets topic discusses a wide range of firefighting technology and equipment, including turnout gear, breathing apparatus, PPE, thermal imaging cameras and other fire accessories. The articles in this topic will help you understand what you need to know before making an equipment purchase, how to pick the right piece of equipment for the task at hand, how to make the most out of your gear and equipment pitfalls to avoid. News stories from across the country show how firefighters are leveraging new technology and finding strategies to source and fund the gear and gadgets that fit their needs.

Combines next-gen material science and design features that supercharge breathability to address the risk of heat stress
Plus, 10 tips for new firefighters on how to maximize their SCBA
It’s time to start a shopping list
Discover the innovative features and advantages of Dell devices in this informative Q&A article
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Engine crews must be prepared to deploy ground ladders correctly, timely and aggressively for rescue
The MagneGrip PRO nozzle reduces diesel exhaust and diesel particulate matter, helping keep your members healthy at the station
Firefighter Amanda Keesey shares great gift ideas for this holiday season
Speedlays provide quick deployment of attack lines to the fire, which is what we need as the fire grows faster and faster on today’s modern fireground
More than 300 vendors made their way to the Kansas City Convention Center to showcase the latest and greatest fire service products
If your department is struggling to replace its radios, a fire grant can help
Recent violent events have pushed Wake County officials to buy additional protection for first responders
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
A review of hood changes over time, plus the likely outcomes from mandating particulate-blocking hoods
The H6 Tactical Nylon Radio Strap’s military-grade nylon is extractor-washable to remove harmful chemicals
Turnout gear worn in the Brunswick plant fire has been rendered useless due to the chemicals involved
Understand the differences between the types of TIs will help identify the units that work best for your members
“NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach,” said Vice President Lorraine Carli
If you’re called to serve in an environment where you might be exposed to smoke and ash, protect yourself
“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless
How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program
Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?
When the irons aren’t appropriate, shove knives work very well on interior-grade doors with common key-in-the-knob-style locks
The NYFP was primarily tasked with protecting property, but its members also saved lives alongside the FDNY’s Bravest
UFA President Andrew Ansbro has started talking with Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to ramp up the cleaning of bunker gear after e-bike battery fires
Some departments have not received a denial letter, nor have they received an award. How should they proceed for their 2022 AFG application?
Why the first coupling at the 50-foot mark is so essential to hoseline deployments