Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Follow these rules from Day 1 to lay the foundation for a long and successful career in the fire service
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A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
SAFER and AFG money will support 20 departments across four counties
Detailing the incremental change related to family leave, laws, station design, grooming, gear and leadership opportunities
A detailed look at what we know about female firefighters’ on-the-job experiences and health impacts
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
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
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
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
‘You can’t pancake breakfast your way out of this': N.Y. rep. seeks delay of proposed OSHA standards
Congressman Nick Langworthy said the proposed standards will put many volunteer fire departments out of business
Grants from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity helped supply fire departments with additional sets of turnout gear
The added safety can be worth the investment
From literal teaching tools to more abstract personal investments, there are several ways to level up your skills
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
The lawsuit by unions and individual firefighters against 3M and other companies seeks over $5M under the Connecticut Product Liability Act
What happened at the recent NFPA technical meeting – and what does it mean for firefighters?
Following the latest technical committee meeting, our resident PPE expert shares the inside scoop on what’s likely changing in the PPE standards
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Stay safe and get the contract as a wildland fire contractor with proper wildland fire training, gear and PPE
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
A review of statements and resources from the USFA, NVFC, OSHA Training Institute Education and Firefighters Association of the State of New York
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