Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
Tips for conducting search training at an acquired structure or at the station
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
Protect, clean and decontaminate with products that meet the highest standards
Each kit includes a 5-gallon bucket, detergents, scrub brushes, hoses and spray bottles to help first responders wash soot from their gear
Tracking your first due area demographics, response details, and firefighter gear and apparatus details will make applying for grants a breeze
Use the NFPA 1971 firefighter glove sizing standard to find the best fit for dexterity and protection from compression burns and radiant heat
Danville Fire Captain Billy Scearce has created 400 pieces of art out of retired fire helmets
Maintaining a cleaning schedule, avoiding modifications and conducting regular inspections will prolong the life of your protective hood
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it’s a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
Fire officers can model PPE compliance by example and encourage individuals to understand the importance of proper use
When you’re feeling the heat, your turnout gear shouldn’t add fuel to the fire
Changing the way we approach on-scene firefighter rehab can help protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens while removing their PPE
Your firefighter boots require inspection and cleaning, just as thorough as the rest of your turnout gear
The gear dryer, designed by Pvt. Scott Martin, cuts drying time from several hours to approximately 45 minutes, officials said
Properly maintaining and storing turnout gear extends its lifecycle and protective properties
In an effort to reduce the risk of firefighter cancer, the Senate voted to spend $420,000 to help departments buy extractors that will help remove carcinogens
Every La Vergne Fire Department apparatus will now be equipped with ballistic vests and helmets for every firefighter on board
Chemical exposure, repeated cleaning and overall wear to firefighter turnout gear needs to be measured and tracked to know when it’s time to retire PPE
Understand your specific needs and how they align with existing requirements and vendor claims to identify the right solution to remove contaminants from turnout gear
Gwen Le Tutour ran back and forth from two stations and completed 100 miles in 28 hours and 43 minutes without stopping
Selecting turnout gear for your firefighters is a complex process, but an objective field evaluation can help you choose correctly
Fire response to the opioid crisis is evolving to meet the demands, requiring additional training and protective gear
Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risks of opioid exposure to fire and EMS responders
The 2018 revision of NFPA 1917 Standard focuses attention on the importance of firefighter hoods
The Limington Fire Department will now respond to all calls after their gear was deemed compliant with state safety standards
Officials said the town will rely on mutual aid until the personal protective equipment is brought into compliance with national standards
The University of Ottawa study suggests that the toxins still enter the body, despite the full turnout gear that firefighters use
Potential NFPA revisions propose more frequent cleaning of any firefighter gear worn at an active fire
Are you exposing yourself, your crew and even your family to carcinogens by the way you remove your firefighter gear?
Succession management for the new generations of firefighters as baby boomers retire
Chief Brian Fennessy is working to change the culture of the fire service, encouraging firefighters to take steps to better protect themselves
Deputy Chief Tom Wagner said the vests are unfortunately necessary due to the high risk of danger firefighters face during calls