In this Issue
Dear PPE101 Member,

In today's issue, you'll find Jeffrey and Grace Stull's column on upcoming breathability standards for PPE, news headlines, and training resources from PPE101.com.

In a special feature, the IAFF has funded a prototype of a new 'flat-pack' SCBA, which is set to reduce the weight and bulkiness of breathing apparatus. Find out when it will be available, and what it means for you.

— The PPE101 Team
PPE News
Breathability has only been a consideration in PPE design for about the last 10 years, but it may soon be written into NFPA standards... Body core overheating can be dangerous
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PPE Videos
SCBA 'flat pack' prototype expected in September
The new SCBA prototype removes much of the weight and bulk of current breathing apparatus, reducing stress and entanglement dangers... Pack is only two inches thick
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