Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Tips for conducting search training at an acquired structure or at the station
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
Legislation signed by Governor Maura Healey will require manufacturers to disclose if they are using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
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
A Seattle Police Department warehouse will serve as the first testing site in the country reserved for first responders, officials say
Fire service leaders share the measures to help minimize COVID-19 spread among members and their families
The CDC has posted NIOSH guidelines for extended use and limited reuse of N95 masks
Shows such as “Station 19,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor” are donating real PPE used as props to firefighter-medics, doctors and nurses
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
Firefighters in Glendale, which has four cases, have stepped up to help residents who are isolating due to age or underlying health conditions
COVID-19 presents many challenges, but also opportunities to shine, display our integrity and grow as a profession
The codes and standards provide organizations guidance on crisis management, PPE and infection control
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements
Maintaining mission readiness: return to work guidelines for police, fire and EMS after a COVID-19 quarantine
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
How a new communications-focused approach helped one department’s members adopt improved PPE decontamination behavior
Some perspective on dirty gear, PFAS and PFOA exposure, and what we can do to protect ourselves from occupational cancer
Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients
More than $2 billion will go toward helping federal, state and local government agencies prepare for and respond to the threat
Health officials say the first responders came into contact with the first patient in California to die from the virus
