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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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  Decon alley: 5 steps to doffing firefighter PPE before rehab

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  Changing the way we approach on-scene firefighter rehab can help protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens while removing their PPE

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  3 questions to ask before purchasing a firefighter gear storage system

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  Properly maintaining and storing turnout gear extends its lifecycle and protective properties

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  Firefighter develops gear dryer to reduce cancer risk

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  The gear dryer, designed by Pvt. Scott Martin, cuts drying time from several hours to approximately 45 minutes, officials said

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  Mass. Senate to fund purchasing of firefighter gear cleaning equipment

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  In an effort to reduce the risk of firefighter cancer, the Senate voted to spend $420,000 to help departments buy extractors that will help remove carcinogens

• Tenn. firefighters prepare for active shooters with ballistic gear

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  Every La Vergne Fire Department apparatus will now be equipped with ballistic vests and helmets for every firefighter on board

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  When to replace your firefighter turnout gear

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  Chemical exposure, repeated cleaning and overall wear to firefighter turnout gear needs to be measured and tracked to know when it’s time to retire PPE

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  Evaluating turnout gear cleaning options

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  Understand your specific needs and how they align with existing requirements and vendor claims to identify the right solution to remove contaminants from turnout gear

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  Firefighter breaks world record by running 100 miles in full gear

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  Gwen Le Tutour ran back and forth from two stations and completed 100 miles in 28 hours and 43 minutes without stopping

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  Key steps to performing field evaluations for PPE

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  Selecting turnout gear for your firefighters is a complex process, but an objective field evaluation can help you choose correctly

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  Q&A: Why the opioid epidemic is a fire service issue

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  Fire response to the opioid crisis is evolving to meet the demands, requiring additional training and protective gear

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  6 strategies to protect first responders from fentanyl

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  Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risks of opioid exposure to fire and EMS responders

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  Innovations in firefighter hoods improve function, comfort and cost

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  The 2018 revision of NFPA 1917 Standard focuses attention on the importance of firefighter hoods

• ‘Stand down’ order lifted for fire dept. after gear inspection

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  The Limington Fire Department will now respond to all calls after their gear was deemed compliant with state safety standards

• Fire dept. forced to ‘stand down’ due to outdated gear

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  Officials said the town will rely on mutual aid until the personal protective equipment is brought into compliance with national standards

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