Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
NFPA 1970 is a new standard combining four standards into one, covering protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting, work apparel, SCBA and PASS
The mindset you adopt can affect your fireground decision-making
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
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
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