Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments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
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
The briefing informed firefighters about COVID-19 signs and symptoms, preparations and protections
Michelle Phay says her husband Firefighter David Phay had asked her to bring awareness to the issue before his death from a rare disease in 2018
Video shows senior firefighter without gear teaching new firefighter how to extinguish a car fire
What factors do firefighters and firehouse leaders consider when selecting key garments for their crews?
FLIR offers a range of TICs that aid in situational awareness, decision making and enhanced safety
Many firefighters express confusion about what PPE to don for warm zone operations
A systematic approach that creates a “new normal” within the department is critical to firefighter commitment
The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
The fire department is considering purchasing more cameras after receiving positive feedback from firefighters and the public
MSA’s G1 SCBA integrates a thermal imaging camera, PASS device, enhanced voice communication and GPS locator in one SCBA
A sticker that can now be worn on Boynton Beach firefighters’ helmets bears a green ribbon symbolizing open dialogue about mental health
