Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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?
NFPA is looking at different sizing and testing methods that would significantly change structural firefighting gloves
The department is pursuing a $3K grant that would buy 15 vests
Battalion Chief Mark Burns suffered severe smoke inhalation after battling a blaze, leaving his lungs destroyed
Advancing firefighter safety means exploring the science of the past, and the likely future
NVFC and Globe gave departments in Arkansas, New Jersey and Canada four sets of new turnout gear
Typically, career firefighters would use their uniform allowance to buy the boots, and volunteers would have to buy the boots themselves
The physically grueling and demanding competition includes dragging a 176-pound dummy and a stair climb with a high-rise pack
The firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after his SCBA mask failed
Here’s a look at the proposed changes to NFPA 1971, what we think of them and the changes we think should have been included
Additional testing required by the revised NFPA standard requires facepieces stand up to more heat
Directing firefighters to better health and fitness in the station will keep them safer on the fireground
Firefighters call took cover to avoid gunfire between two passing cars while responding to a medical call
Proceeds from the event, featuring competitors from the U.S. and Canada, will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association
The grant money will be used to purchase of 43 sets of firefighter protection gear
Leaving off any component of protective gear exposes firefighters to short- and long-term risks
Here’s a hard look at the barriers prohibiting meaningful PPE innovation
Firefighters have been harassed and spat on while responding to fire and medical calls
A water pipe above the truck burst and put the fire out, but by the time staff discovered the situation, the building was filled with smoke
A R.I. safety commissioner says the 45-page report fails to say how 14 firefighters were injured at a wind-driven in March
Researchers develop hands-free thermal camera to help firefighters spot trapped individuals and potential dangers
Similar to injuries seen in skiers, firefighter footwear has caused back, knee and hip injuries
36 firefighters showed off their skills at a five-event race to demonstrate the physical rigors of the job
Members of the technical rescue team and medical special operations unit have already been trained to enter the hot zone in active-shooter incidents
While no silver bullet for cancer prevention, barrier hoods are a great step in that direction
Breathing apparatus standards have grown to cover all hazards; here’s a look at eight of those to aid your next purchase
3M scientists continue to innovate, announcing their first-to-market reflective and fluorescent fire coat trim that is heat-applied onto turnout gear
A fire department spokesman said paramedics aren’t sent into areas where they need it; union officials say that is not true
Erin Fairhead completed the London Marathon in 4:09; the previous world record was 5:38
The gear features enhanced mobility and evaporative cooling
