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  4 storage strategies to minimize carcinogen exposure

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  Consider your station’s unique needs to plan for appropriate PPE storage that prevents contamination

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  Go back to the basics for highway incident operations training

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  Every responder should be trained on four roadway safety basics to prepare for the hazards they face on every trip outside the fire station

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  How to buy a PPE storage system to meet your needs

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  Measure your available storage space and determine how the storage will be used to get the best fit for your firehouse

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  What you need to know about structural firefighting gloves and NFPA 1971

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  New standards strengthen moisture barrier, thermal protection and fit

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  Scientists studying turnout gear for fluorinated chemicals

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  An initial study of turnout gear by researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that the turnout gear samples were “loaded with fluorine”

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  Hurricane Florence: 5 flooding safety tips firefighters should follow

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  Know and understand these five important safety tips to be taken when working in a post-hurricane environment

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  The continuing debate on turnout gear service life

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  Firefighter PPE must in be a serviceable condition in order for these items to provide the needed protection

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  Three essential steps to reduce your exposure to carcinogens

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  Protect, clean and decontaminate with products that meet the highest standards

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  Fla. firefighters get decontamination kits to fight cancer risk

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  Each kit includes a 5-gallon bucket, detergents, scrub brushes, hoses and spray bottles to help first responders wash soot from their gear

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  Consider fit and thermal protection when purchasing firefighter gloves

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  Use the NFPA 1971 firefighter glove sizing standard to find the best fit for dexterity and protection from compression burns and radiant heat

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  The importance of data in framing a winning fire grant application

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  Tracking your first due area demographics, response details, and firefighter gear and apparatus details will make applying for grants a breeze

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  3 things you should do to keep your protective hood healthy

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  Maintaining a cleaning schedule, avoiding modifications and conducting regular inspections will prolong the life of your protective hood

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  Firefighter PPE is needed at all times when dealing with a car fire

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  With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it's a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns

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  How to increase firefighter PPE and SCBA compliance

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  Fire officers can model PPE compliance by example and encourage individuals to understand the importance of proper use

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  3 ways firefighters can combat heat stress with the right PPE

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  When you’re feeling the heat, your turnout gear shouldn’t add fuel to the fire

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  Step in the right direction: Decontamination of PPE must include boots

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  Your firefighter boots require inspection and cleaning, just as thorough as the rest of your turnout gear

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