Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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
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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Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments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
The mindset you adopt can affect your fireground decision-making
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department will use AFG funding to purchase new firefighting gear
To those of us on the job, the helmet is a tradition that allows us to express our respect for those who have gone before
SAFER and AFG money will support 20 departments across four counties
Detailing the incremental change related to family leave, laws, station design, grooming, gear and leadership opportunities
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