Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns
Current CEO Steve Allison is expected to pass the torch in early 2027, cementing a legacy of growth
Proximity firefighting ensembles are not just for aircraft firefighting, and not all suits have the same level of protection
New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation joined Warwick fire officials to celebrate a $1 million federal grant that funded 72 new self-contained breathing apparatus units
Even with the best planning, nature doesn’t always play by the rules, does it?
Follow these rules from Day 1 to lay the foundation for a long and successful career in the fire service
Revisiting the question reveals a wide variety and volume of tools packed into firefighter turnout gear pockets
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
If you didn’t have the opportunity to walk the exhibit hall floor at Lucas Oil Stadium, check out these top products and apparatus from the conference
The NIOSH layoffs impact nearly 200 employees, including mining safety and protective equipment programs as part of a broader federal workforce reduction under a Trump-era executive order
After battling cancer and enduring costly treatments, Westport Firefighter Paul Spennato advocates for early detection to protect his fellow firefighters
Detailing the new standard’s potential impact on the fire service
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Mountain Gate firefighters paused emergency response operations, citing safety concerns over faulty gear that fails to meet industry standards
Seaside Fire & Rescue’s renovation included a new laundry area for PPE decon and individual gear storage
A look inside the innovation and precision engineering that shapes the protective gear firefighters rely on
From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective
Federal regulations enacted last year focused on drinking water, products containing PFAS and firefighting foam
Understanding how NFPA 1970 addresses PFAS in fire gear
Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments
Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection
When rain is in the forecast, structural gear likely isn’t your best choice
Tips for preparing a strong application for turnout gear funding
Revisions for selection, care, and maintenance of turnout gear and SCBA
NFPA 1970 is a new standard combining four standards into one, covering protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting, work apparel, SCBA and PASS
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