Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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
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
They were already planning on the purchase but the shooting death of Lt. Jason Adams accelerated the purchase
To ensure changes to PPE standards are not half-baked, there’s a detailed and responsible procedure for idea to become reality
Vests were prompted by officials after a firefighter was shot and killed while responding to a patient suffering from a seizure
An incident involving a hostage situation where a man held firefighters at gunpoint and the San Bernardino attack caused the chief to take notice
Firefighter safety is also about protecting the mind from the barrage of witnessed trauma
After recent mass shooting events, the police and fire chiefs saw the need for fire and EMS personnel to enter the hot zone
Crews will wear them for protection when they double as paramedics
A damaged fire truck will be out of service until it’s repaired and re-certified; all personal protective equipment was destroyed
For the safety of their community and crew, fire officers must become residential fire sprinkler advocates
