Personal Protective Equipment - PPE News & Articles

Addressing cleaning product and service claims

The next edition of NFPA 1851 may give detergent or cleaning agent suppliers a means to legitimately claim compliance with the standard

Chief John Oates: "Can we just retire the ‘it’s a generational thing’ mindset?"

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The IPSDI CEO argues that labeling firefighters by arbitrary birth years is unfair, too convenient and shortchanges the conversation around individuality

Mass. city takes action against PFAS in firefighting gear

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Methuen officials passed an ordinance stating the city will not purchase firefighter gear unless it is PFAS-free

N.C. county spending nearly $600K on PPE in widespread effort to reduce FF cancer

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Wake County is reducing the risk of cancer with PPE, decon and prohibiting tobacco products

1-click Prime Day tips for public safety

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What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community

Firefighter safety reminder: Car fires are Class B fires

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Responding to vehicle fires requires full PPE and a cautious approach to the fire fight

$128K grant helps N.Y. FD reduce the risk of cancer

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An AFG grant will help Troy firefighters keep their PPE clean and reduce their exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens

Photos: FF rescues man in Idaho river after completing swiftwater rescue training

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USFS Firefighter JT Sohr used his rafting gear to save a 91-year-old man trapped inside his car

'Burned: Protecting the Protectors' documentary debuts in Worcester

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When Diane Cotter’s firefighter husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 she uncovered PFAS in PPE

Ga. FDs reimbursed $37K for turnout gear damaged in chemical plant fire

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Turnout gear worn in the Brunswick plant fire has been rendered useless due to the chemicals involved

Ind. governor signs bill to monitor PFAS in firefighters across the state

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A pilot program will monitor the chemical levels in the blood of thousands of firefighters

Ill. FD to spend $500K on PFAS-free PPE to reduce cancer risk

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Naperville City Council authorized spending to replace their frontline firefighter PPE with PFAS-free outer shells

Standards changes ahead: An upcoming transformation in gear care and maintenance

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Detailing emerging issues of concern with respect to PPE programs, gear selection, cleaning and decontamination, verification for ISPs, and PPE retirement

A small-town VFD’s 6-year journey to minimize carcinogen exposure

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The Greensburg VFD has improved its approach to gross decon and PPE laundering to help minimize firefighters’ cancer risks

Training to command a mayday event

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Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills

Independent service providers: A valuable FD resource for PPE care and maintenance

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How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program

‘Risk a little to save a lot’: A new look at an old mantra

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Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?

‘Put your pants back on’: Proper PPE use is critical to survival

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Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!

Know your gear: What does a successful wear trial look like?

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Select the best turnout gear for your department’s needs by following these guidelines

How will the upcoming NFPA changes affect firefighters’ gear?

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Here’s what’s on the horizon as several standards are updated and consolidated

Don’t delay! Check out the 2022 AFG PPE Project Guide (eBook)

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There is a short window of time to submit your application for AFG funding. Download this free guide to learn how to develop a competitive application for funding to purchase personal protective equipment.