Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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
Attitudes, not technology, are what’s holding back significant improvements to firefighter safety
Some departments can only afford one set of turnout gear for each firefighter, which may not always be washed after each use
The survey will collect data to help determine whether there should be any changes made to NFPA 1971 and 1985 standards
Fire officials believe the woman stole the gear earlier in the week; she told the store’s owner that she was investigating a gas leak
The fire union pushed for more vests ever since shots were fired at two fire stations in 2015
With no conclusive data on if firefighter cancer prevention measures work, it begs the question if the steps are worth the effort
The two men were previously arrested last year for impersonating emergency responders
Private donations and grants provided the $7,100 needed for the 13 vests
Dirty turnout gear is dangerous - refer to this infographic to make sure yours is clean
The NFPA 1851 committee is opening the rule for revision; here’s what we want to see change, and how you can make your voice heard
Not all firefighter injuries will be prevented; planning for the inevitable is key to dealing with a firefighter on-duty injury
Firefighter Jose Zambrano said he hopes his “special kind of crazy” will support his effort to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
After a firefighter was shot in the leg earlier this week, fire officials are re-evaluating their safety measures
Manuel Jimenez said he has no regrets about running the race, because he was able to raise nearly $8,000
Miguel Rivas was getting a glass of water when he saw a man taking his turnout coat and SCBA gear from his vehicle
The seller claimed the helmet, priced at $500, fell off a fire truck.
Keeping firefighters and carcinogens separated takes a plan, discipline and some pocket change; here’s how to do it
Gore’s scientific laboratory tests firefighter PPE performance by mimicking fireground stresses
The firefighter sustained burns to his ears, neck, arms and shoulders
The report discusses a range of department issues, such as training and outdated equipment
Researchers are gaining ground on the holy grail of determining how much contamination remains in PPE after cleaning
The departments will use the funds to purchase upgraded SCBA, which feature a display inside the face mask denoting the amount of remaining air in a tank
Whether or not the gloves are NFPA certified, use this checklist to guide your next extrication glove purchase
A mentally engaged and stimulated firefighter is safer and more productive; getting them more engaged is not as hard as it seems
The 32-year veteran walked 439 miles in 11 days last year to raise funds for children of fallen first responders
The mayor and fire chief said they don’t want to give members a false sense of security
Not all contaminates are equal and neither are cleaning methods; understanding both is necessary for clean PPE
The firefighter was dressed in his gear to honor first responders killed during 9/11
Here’s a comprehensive look at what to wear under your bunker gear and why
