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• How to conduct firefighter primary search training

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  Tips for conducting search training at an acquired structure or at the station

• Ohio FD awarded grant for protective hoods and gloves

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  The goal is to provide each of the 42 Seven Hills firefighters with two sets of hoods and gloves

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  Webinar: Helping first responders cut through the 5G hype

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  Sierra Wireless

  Join the discussion on how 5G mobile technology will transform public safety

• Firefighters, what’s in your turnout gear pockets?

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  Revisiting the question reveals a wide variety and volume of tools packed into firefighter turnout gear pockets

• How to conduct a firefighter PPE risk assessment

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  Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection

• How to buy protective hoods (eBook)

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  Download this FireRescue1 protective hoods buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Iowa firefighters try out Euro-style fire helmets

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  The European-style has been popular with overseas fire departments offering better balance and extra protection to the side and back of the head

• PPE cleaning: Avoid “downstream” contamination

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  Do your part in the cleaning process before sending PPE to someone else for cleaning

• How to buy turnout gear (eBook)

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  Download this FireRescue1 turnout gear buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• 5 steps for gross decon post-fire

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  Myrtle Beach company officers share their departments simple steps for reducing exposure to carcinogens

• Q&A: Taking a stand against firefighter occupational cancer

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  Chief Trauernicht is looking for "firefighters brave enough to be champions of the cause”

• Properly fitting gear promotes safety and equality

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  Departments should proactively check with members about gear fit, not expect firefighters to complain when it doesn’t

• Contaminated turnout gear: Testing basics and limitations

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  Understand the limitations of the testing process and how to work with labs to make a decision about gear

• Eagle Scout builds new lockers for Pa. firefighters

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  Junior Firefighter Raymond Slifer built 36 new gear lockers, which provides firefighters with much-needed designated space, as part of his Eagle Scout Project

• How to assess contaminated turnout clothing

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  An updated primer for determining if specialized cleaning – or even replacement – of the turnout gear is required

• Firefighter PPE goes high performance

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  Reviewing the evolution of PPE fabrics and features

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