Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Tips for preparing a strong application for turnout gear funding
Revisions for selection, care, and maintenance of turnout gear and SCBA
NFPA 1970 is a new standard combining four standards into one, covering protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting, work apparel, SCBA and PASS
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
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”
