Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Legislation signed by Governor Maura Healey will require manufacturers to disclose if they are using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
This gear protects eyes, ears and extremities from power tool injuries
American Canyon Fire Protection District firefighters received funding for new PPE through the California Fire Foundation
Firefighters are selecting lace-to-toe boots to provide better support while fighting wildfires and structure fires
Medline Industries developed the fentanyl-resistant gloves for responders to wear when treating overdose patients
The cameras, made by Scott Safety and known as Scott Sight, attach to Scott Air-Pak masks and give firefighters the ability to locate people and hot spots
“This truck will make it easier for us to bring contaminated equipment back and get it cleaned up,” Chief Justin Edwards said
In the wake of Gov. Eric Greitens endorsing a bill that would expand firefighter workers’ comp coverage, fire departments look back on their efforts
Numerous women fighting the Thomas Fire said they have little choice but to wear uniforms that are made for a man’s body
The Columbus Division of Fire now will dispatch firefighters in two separate units: one to fight a fire and another to do the overhaul
Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said one of the changes includes decontaminating gear and trucks after a fire
New technology, like PASS devices, in-mask SCBA TICs and communications must be implemented proactively though incident command
Shifting cultural expectations in the fire service and firefighter personal stories are contributing to adoption of best practices in cancer prevention and intervention
Balancing different committee recommendations, integrated equipment and technological advances in personal protective equipment
Further study may be needed, but turnout gear claims ignore common carcinogen exposure sources
Here’s the firefighting equipment and PPE you need to be safer, more effective and more efficient when combating wildland fires
LION president Stephen Schwartz said the elevated cancer risk “derives from the hazardous substances produced by the fire, not the turnout gear that protects firefighters”
Medical Director Jeremy Cushman encourages BLS providers to develop medical preplans for technical rescue scenarios they may encounter
Cincinnati lawyer Robert A. Bilott said he intends to sue the government unless a study be conducted on firefighter turnout coats
The board included best practices for PPE, decontamination and medical countermeasures
Courtesy of FireRescue1 and FireGrantsHelp, this free guide will provide you with all the information you need to procure PPE through AFG 2017
Broward commissioners approved spending $177,000 to purchase 176 body armor packages and helmets
Proper PPE and cleaning measures are necessary to protect firefighters wading through chemicals, biological biohazards and disease-causing microorganisms
Structural firefighters face unique location, access, PPE and site security challenges when responding to general aviation aircraft crashes
Balancing a 300-year tradition of dedicated service and professionalism with protecting firefighters from assault, shootings, protests and violence
NFPA 1851 is being revised, and early proposals would make it more clear how fire departments should clean contaminated PPE
With the acquisition of Globe, MSA will strengthen its position as a leader in PPE
The department now has enough vests and helmets for a full shift of seven firefighters and paramedics
Exploring changes in product offerings, recommendations and use criteria for fire hoods
Firefighters can reduce their risk of cancer by changing some of their behaviors
NFPA code 70e helps firefighters calculate and maintain a safe boundary when dealing with flashovers
AFG grant funding for SCBA is the best route for fire departments to replace allocation of SCBA packs and spare cylinders
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