Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
When rain is in the forecast, structural gear likely isn’t your best choice
Tips for preparing a strong application for turnout gear funding
Revisions for selection, care, and maintenance of turnout gear and SCBA
Explaining why NFPA 1851 uses the term “preliminary exposure reduction” in lieu of “gross decontamination”
The most significant changes to the latest NFPA 1851 edition involves the cleaning, sanitization and disinfection of firefighters’ personal protective equipment
The purchase of the vests comes after the Jeannette Fire Department responded to two fatal shootings in two months
New technology tracks toxins and carcinogens to determine fireground exposure areas
When it’s a helmet born out of a father’s love for a daughter lost.
Detailing cleaning frequency, machine types and operators, detergent and more
Find out why flame-resistant station wear should be considered an integral part of every firefighter’s PPE
Xenia firefighters are getting national attention for a new method of drying gear quickly without dipping deeply into public funds
Firefighters must take ownership of their PPE, from record-keeping to cleaning and care
Improved comfort goes hand in hand with increased protection and durability
Los Angeles County fire officials share tips for maintaining wildland PPE
Three strategies for creating order out of chaos at the station
Researchers compared firefighters’ exposure to toxins during different fireground tasks and attack types
Highlighting 16 changes to the standard and how they impact firefighters
How to ensure proper fit for station boots and wildland firefighting boots
Burn Saver is a body-worn technology that continuously monitors thermal conditions and warns firefighters when those conditions become threatening
Respiratory Protection Week will he held the first week of September and will be observing a historical timeline of 100 years of respiratory protection
Understanding the role of PPE and overall health in combating heat stress
Assessing levels of protection, situations in which to don body armor, and active shooter policies and procedures
The RedZone particulate blocking firefighter hood from LION closes the point of entry for particulates and vapors
The goal is to provide each of the 42 Seven Hills firefighters with two sets of hoods and gloves
The Delaware State Fire School released an 87-page report after a firefighter incurred serious injuries while battling a Mill Creek house fire
Jerry Helm explains why his department made the switch to the newer helmets
The European-style has been popular with overseas fire departments offering better balance and extra protection to the side and back of the head
Do your part in the cleaning process before sending PPE to someone else for cleaning
Myrtle Beach company officers share their departments simple steps for reducing exposure to carcinogens
Chief Trauernicht is looking for “firefighters brave enough to be champions of the cause”
Departments should proactively check with members about gear fit, not expect firefighters to complain when it doesn’t
Understand the limitations of the testing process and how to work with labs to make a decision about gear
Junior Firefighter Raymond Slifer built 36 new gear lockers, which provides firefighters with much-needed designated space, as part of his Eagle Scout Project
