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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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  SCBA and you: Is the air you’re breathing safe?

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  Learn about the common contaminants that affect your compressed breathing air

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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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  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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