Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
Part 1 – Through verification efforts, firefighters gain confidence that their gear will be better cleaned – one less source of ongoing contamination exposure
Firefighter PPE was previously covered in four separate standards – NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981 and 1982
Research shows that female firefighters face different risks than their male counterparts
Fire departments have many approaches but one goal in applying NFPA 1851 to keep firefighters safe
To reduce an individual firefighter’s relative risk of contracting cancer, they must limit risk factors on and off the fireground
Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection
Firefighters are tactical athletes, so they need footwear options that support them well
Dalmatian Fire Equipment cleans, refurbishes and tests SCBAs and cylinders to provide critical gear at a fraction of the cost of a new pack
Establish warm, hot and cold zones; use PPE and distance to shield; and measure radiation throughout
Chapel Hill Volunteer Fire Department firefighters said thieves took eight to 10 sets of gear from their station after getting in through a window
The State Fire Marshal Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarded $600,000 to fire departments across the state
Fire departments must prioritize a second set of turnout gear and access to the equipment needed to clean their PPE
Boston Fire Department firefighter Brian Mullen said his helmet was passed onto him by his father and had several sentimental items attached to it
New design advances both safety and comfort
Palm Beach Gardens is outfitting firefighter-paramedics with a second set of gear to slide into when their first gets covered in ash or contaminated with blood
SCBA life extension and properly cleaning and storing PPE can extend the life cycle and save your department’s budget
Should fire departments be testing firefighter PPE ensemble components to evaluate their ability to keep firefighters safe?
Recommending NFPA PPE product standards incorporate systematic ways of regulating restricted substances for new products
Extreme temperatures can trigger cardiac events in firefighters, so it’s important to find ways to stay cool on the fireground
Follow NFPA standards and check the overlap of PPE ensemble interfaces to ensure you are protected from contamination and thermal injury
What you need to know about the differences between cleaning soiled gear and decontaminating firefighter turnout gear
Chief Marc Bashoor learns the up-and-coming trends in fire service innovation, technology and communication from leaders at Fire Rescue International
From EMS calls to wildland firefighting, today’s firefighters face more than just structural interior firefighting
Maintaining proper body temperature, even when fighting fires, is important for overall health and safety
Follow firefighter gear from contamination, through doffing, transport and cleaning to identify potential areas for exposure in the gear contamination cycle
Consider your station’s unique needs to plan for appropriate PPE storage that prevents contamination
Every responder should be trained on four roadway safety basics to prepare for the hazards they face on every trip outside the fire station
New standards strengthen moisture barrier, thermal protection and fit
An initial study of turnout gear by researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that the turnout gear samples were “loaded with fluorine”
Know and understand these five important safety tips to be taken when working in a post-hurricane environment
Firefighter PPE must in be a serviceable condition in order for these items to provide the needed protection