Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Detailing the incremental change related to family leave, laws, station design, grooming, gear and leadership opportunities
A detailed look at what we know about female firefighters’ on-the-job experiences and health impacts
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
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
An updated primer for determining if specialized cleaning – or even replacement – of the turnout gear is required
Reviewing the evolution of PPE fabrics and features
The washing machine — called a gear extractor — allows both full-time and volunteer firefighters to clean their gear onsite and more frequently
Barrier hoods are designed to protect firefighters from particulates, but all hoods are not created equal
Is the increased awareness about the risk of cancer moving firefighters to take action?
Fire department policies go beyond liability to increase firefighter safety and reduce the risk for preventable injuries and line of duty deaths
Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue Department integrates new apparatus in comprehensive firefighter safety, health and wellness initiative
Gore’s particulate-blocking firefighter hood is durable, affordable and offers increased protection from fireground particulates
Allowing civilians to pose in contaminated turnout gear contradicts the safety message FDs should project