Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is perhaps the most important physical system in firefighter safety. The full ensemble – pants, coat, helmet, hood, gloves and boots – works together to create a protective barrier between firefighters and the hazards they face, whether fire, smoke, sharp objects on extrication scenes or other potentially harmful exposures.
Selecting the right gear for your department includes more than considering dollars and cents
No matter the choice, Fire-Dex provides firefighters with the most breathable composites on the market
SABER shirts and pants are chemical, heavy metal, toxin, and PFAS-free
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
7 FDs will use the FEMA grant to recruit and equip as many as 80 firefighters over the next 4 years
Montgomery Captain Donald L. Crenshaw, Jr. suffered second- and third-degree burns across 20% of his body as firefighters attempted to rescue three civilians
Detailing emerging issues of concern with respect to PPE programs, gear selection, cleaning and decontamination, verification for ISPs, and PPE retirement
The Greensburg VFD has improved its approach to gross decon and PPE laundering to help minimize firefighters’ cancer risks
The Platform includes the LUNAR Connected Device as well as FireGrid software, HUB, and ALTAIR portable gas detectors
Theft
The missing items include a Portland Fire & Rescue turnout jacket and firefighting air packs
“NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach,” said Vice President Lorraine Carli
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless
How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program
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?
UFA President Andrew Ansbro has started talking with Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to ramp up the cleaning of bunker gear after e-bike battery fires
Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!
Select the best turnout gear for your department’s needs by following these guidelines
Here’s what’s on the horizon as several standards are updated and consolidated
Talk to anyone who has spent time in a burn unit, and it’s clear why the suspenders are needed
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.
Selecting the right stationwear is more important than you realize
Create a network of safety and increased situational awareness with these tech solutions
Gain insight into the future of firefighting PPE standards with Jeff Stull as he answers FireRescue1 readers’ most pressing inquiries
Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more
Staying cool, dry and comfortable in turnout gear is essential for firefighter health and safety
The bill creates an online public repository of tools and best practices for firefighters to reduce the release of and exposure to PFAS
Mitigating the effects of heat stress should be a firefighter’s top priority
Leadership
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
From the bag itself to the gear to cram inside, here’s everything you need to ensure you’re ready for action at a WUI fire
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards
Consider key factors like shell materials, durability, weight and comfort
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