Gear and Gadgets
The gear and gadgets topic discusses a wide range of firefighting technology and equipment, including turnout gear, breathing apparatus, PPE, thermal imaging cameras and other fire accessories. The articles in this topic will help you understand what you need to know before making an equipment purchase, how to pick the right piece of equipment for the task at hand, how to make the most out of your gear and equipment pitfalls to avoid. News stories from across the country show how firefighters are leveraging new technology and finding strategies to source and fund the gear and gadgets that fit their needs.
The device features a 360-degree camera that uses artificial intelligence to detect people and objects within a defined range and warn drivers of a possible collision
The new models allow for tools to be suspended further away from the mounting surface
How the future of firefighting will be impacted by artificial intelligence, electrification and 5G communications on fire and EMS
“We’re able to get the stretcher under the patient and drag them to what amounts to a safer area and use less rescuers,” said Fitchburg Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
Every crewmember should learn the basic skills of communicating via radio while on scene
Thermal protective performance testing can fall short on accurately representing glove heat insulation
From literal teaching tools to more abstract personal investments, there are several ways to level up your skills
Brittany Nicotri found a way to increase the Burton Fire District’s capabilities at a low cost
The Beardstown firefighters got lost, declared a mayday and exited the building from a second-floor window, falling about 21 feet, the report states
Sterling Heights Fire Chief Kevin Edmond said the device will allow firefighters to quickly scan common venting points of a structure from a safe distance
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
It all comes down to proper fit and use, post-incident reviews, and policies and procedures
Detailing changes to firefighter boots over the years, plus insights into fireground contamination, and what lies ahead for NFPA 1971
Spokane Fire Department members have been learning to how use the pediatric resuscitation system and mobile app
The first step is often the hardest, namely due to issues with maintaining control over the movements and protecting the gear
Departments in California, Florida and Ohio have been collecting PPE, medical supplies, food and more
It’s vital to identify your capacity, who can help when needed, and what equipment is limited
OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
What firefighters must understand about their exposure risks and decontamination efforts
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
The thermal protective test, flash fire manikin and Flash Fire Cylinder are three methods for measuring the thermal insulation of firefighting PPE fabrics
Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting
The approval for new AEDs, cardiac monitors and CPR devices follows an inspection showing that most Eddy County fire vehicles lacked working AEDs
Oakland, Calif., crews swiftly attack second-floor apartment fire with efficient hoseline deployment
Addressing the key turnout gear questions from the FireRescue1 community, one by one
Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire
Significant questions arise as turnout-focused standards are consolidated
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
Updates to NFPA 1851 establish a cleaning verification process
At the Women in Fire 2021 International Conference, 129 female firefighters were measured as part of research into creating uniforms made for women
The decision was spurred by a “changing landscape” and more calls that increase the possibility of Portland FFs being involved with aggressive patients and bystanders
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