Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Assembly Bill 2408 heads to the Senate for approval
Properly fitting pants, coats and boots are essential for firefighter safety and performance
Detailing how CAFS helps reduce exposure to chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens during interior structural firefighting
The firefighters claim the 1044 Cairns model were designed poorly and caused neck and head injuries
Most certified PPE is on the up and up, but that’s not always the case; here’s how to identify suspect certification claims
Roadsides are among the most dangerous environments firefighters and medics enter; here are ways to keep your crew safe on scene
A colleague, who was right behind him, patted him down; they continued to fight the blaze
He had a goal to raise $10,000 for the boys; he ended up raising more than $17,000
The Decon System makes it easy for firefighters to properly clean their gear
The Krios Series construction absorbs 90 percent less water than non-waterproof boots
Roadways are high-risk environments for firefighters; the company officer’s actions can be a deciding factor in firefighter safety
Depending on the type of stains and discoloration, wear signs may mean its time to retire the gear; here’s how to tell normal from dangerous wear
Christopher Martinez aims to raise $10,000, which he will donate entirely to the two boys and their families; he’s almost halfway to that goal
The helmet was a gift to the 11-year-old girl from her godfather who was a deputy fire chief
TRELLCHEM ACT is designed to meet the threat of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear terrorism
The firm represented the city’s retirees in Detroit’s bankruptcy case; the money will be used to replace worn out gear
The answer is maybe as it depends on if the accessory, like goggles, are considered part of the equipment
The department improved firefighter recovery time and decreased the incidence of heat stress with versatile new gear from the TECGEN PPE brand
Firefighters get the best of both worlds with the TECGEN PPE brand’s alternative to turnout gear
New technologies have been integral in improving safety, efficiency and effectiveness of firefighters
Fire officials are calling for better protective equipment to ward off firefighters’ risks of developing cancer
Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect until the suspect was shot and killed; there are also holes in the apparatus
There’s no reason to freak out about Ebola and other deadly diseases, but there is every reason to take all the precautions available
Lt. James Bethea died of smoke inhalation after falling through a floor at a vacant home, where he remained for hours before an off-duty firefighter called for help
The vests are an added measure of safety for firefighters who are asked to put themselves in harm’s way
There are new developments in PPE for Ebola-like viruses and efforts to make firefighting PPE standards more accessible
He said it exploded after a malfunction, causing hearing loss, debilitating headaches and a loss of balance
Not every situation calls for structural PPE; here’s a look at how to determine what other gear you may need
More than delivery and training, the IFRM team has to engage in some international diplomacy
Training up on PPE and SCBA allows firefighters to teach one another
Despite logistical hiccups, fire officers were fully trained on PPE and SCBA use