Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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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The spring 2016 issue focuses on research, laws and the link between firefighting and cancer
With a test measuring total heat loss accepted, is there room and need for a test measuring evaporative resistance?
The stitch-free trim meets NFPA requirements and reflects in low-light and nighttime conditions
Attendees will be able to try on ATHLETIX, which provides a range of unrestricted motion
“We discarded all caution and used a hose pipe to spray water ahead of us as we climbed the building. We rescued each person by bringing them down on our shoulders.”
The new gear will be required for all Madison Fire Department personnel responding with police to provide medical help on calls posing a higher risk for gunfire
The now famous photo of a firefighter’s wife breastfeeding their infant in a turnout coat sparks questions about why he got in trouble
Given the street-level dangers and improved technology, ballistic vests should be an option to all firefighters and medics
Officials said the units were prone to failure and caused the air supply to deplete in less than one minute
How firefighters can mitigate carcinogen exposure through sound practices like wearing SCBA, cleaning PPE after incidents, and more.
Agencies need to consider the cost to the city when personnel are injured due to a lack of personal safety equipment
The chief was shopping at a grocery store when someone stole his gear out of his personal vehicle
The fire chief was responding to a fire in some woods when a shed with flammable liquid inside caught fire and exploded
Since November, cars have been stolen from the station and firefighting gear has been intentionally burned
For the first time, prevention micro grants are open to small fire departments minus some prohibitive restrictions
Follow hazmat scene basic protocols when dealing with an emotionally difficult scene to help firefighters cope
SCBA’s ability to ward off external chemicals was greatly enhanced in 2007; now they’ll be tested to find out just how good they are
Researchers investigated the impact of different tactics, firefighting location and measures such as skin cleaning and gross on-scene decon
The turnouts have been recycled into storage bags for firefighters’ breathing masks, rope bags and even teddy bears
The new Tactical Emergency Medical Support Team will receive protective gear and emergency response training allowing them to respond to large scale emergencies
Fire chief said protective gear will allow first responders to treat patients more quickly in an active shooter situation
Firefighter safety is as much about their mental state as their physical state; here’s what the company officer can do to boost the crew’s emotional hygiene
While more choice may seem welcome; we may not be getting the benefits of choice, and in fact, hurt by it
When you’re wading into icy water to rescue a victim is not the time to wonder if you bought the best exposure suit
