Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
Part 1 – Through verification efforts, firefighters gain confidence that their gear will be better cleaned – one less source of ongoing contamination exposure
Why ballistic protection is now a necessity, plus 5 steps for how departments can add body armor to their equipment cache
The donations were made possible through a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, John Deere and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
Protecting your hands is a requirement for the job. These gloves deliver protection, fit and performance.
The research team determined that PFAS could be transferred from the outer shell and moisture barrier to the thermal liner, contacting firefighters’ skin
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning fire and EMS vehicles to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
The pandemic has quite literally masked the social cues that are essential to patients feeling safe and reassured
The volunteers got to work sewing new elastics for the older masks
As the State of Colorado eases measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we take a look at how one community with an early outbreak took aggressive measures to contain the spread of the virus – and emerge stronger than ever.
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Joe Manchin and Tom Udall asked for PPE and improved virus testing as peak fire season approaches
Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
Firefighters across the state are being mobilized to help test more than 200,000 residents and staff
The agreement had allowed the 911 center to mark virus patients’ addresses with a respiratory alert flag
Leather or composite? Traditional or techy? New York or Houston? Debate abounds – and so do the choices
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
The fire service looks to expanding PPE options for non-structural fire incidents
Detailing disinfection, sanitation and decontamination for PPE reuse
Officials say a large chunk of plaster ceiling fell on all three firefighters during an apartment blaze Sunday
The whistleblower said the agency has refused to send the unused masks to first responders and healthcare workers
Firefighter-paramedics rapidly implement new ideas to curb infection
Clearing the confusion about respirators versus masks and protective apparel
Firefighters said the eight boxes containing 160 N95 respirators were left with their engine without a note while the crew was out shopping for groceries
The state’s top public safety official issued a report asserting the 50,000 respirators distributed to first responders were “authentic” after the CDC’s warning
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
The New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s Office explained proper methods for sterilizing face masks while warning that microwaving them can start fires
The department found plans online to build the boxes themselves
Fire departments, NAEMS organizations and state fire academies can apply for PPE and other COVID-19 supplies
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
The collaborative will track PPE use and identify shortages to ensure each department gets the supplies it needs
Know what you are agreeing to when you accept CARES Act COVID-19 stimulus funding