Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Federal regulations enacted last year focused on drinking water, products containing PFAS and firefighting foam
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Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments
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
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”
