Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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
The chiefs requested a six-month ban in a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis
News and expert analysis to help alleviate the top pandemic-related stressors
Prevent exposure to toxins by developing decon processes and cleaning apparatus interiors
Fire-Dex says the AAMI Level 3-compliant garments exceed CDC guidelines for COVID-19 response
The firefighters brought the supplies back to the station where they sorted them and then completed the delivery
The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
The volunteers will no longer make first responses to medical calls before the primary ambulance provider arrives
Jim Brinkley, assistant to the general president for technical assistance and information resources at IAFF, said the count is likely higher due to underreporting
About 10% of the San Jose Fire Department’s staff were being monitored for exposure within a week of its first COVID-19 case
NAEMSP, King County leaders advise on scouting potential novel coronavirus calls, PPE use and when to transport COVID-19 patients
The printers, which are used for engineering classes, will help produce masks that can be sterilized and reused
Responding to vehicle fires requires full PPE and a cautious approach to the fire fight
A technical bulletin from 3M Scott details how to clean and disinfect respirators following possible virus exposure
Fire officials responded saying the decision was made because county EMS providers were not using the same level of PPE and protocols as fire personnel
Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue releases video detailing steps for proper PPE use
Administrator Pete Gaynor urges immediate and decisive action to defeat the spread of the virus
The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said earlier this week that 46 FDNY members had tested positive
As the medical community adjusts to keep up with the pace of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are receiving PPE donations from surprising places
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
Help first responders endure the national emergency by donating to these charities and organizations
Despite the newness and unknown of the virus, IAFC leaders underscored it’s not that difficult to predict some of the near-term effects
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said two of the members who tested positive are hospitalized and the rest are recovering at home
The company recommended the use of surgical masks for lower risk calls in order to preserve the supply of respirators
#StayHomeforUs, #AlwaysOpen and #HelpUsHelpYou are some of the hashtags being used to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
The bill will help fund equipment, supplies and training to help reduce exposure to cancer-causing contaminants
The masks were originally purchased to be worn during wildfires in California, where Facebook is headquartered
Use this set of frequently asked questions about N95 masks and COVID-19 safety gear to educate interagency colleagues, plus friends and family
The hundreds of N95 masks received from both the national and state stockpile were expired, most by at least 10 years
