Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
Legislation signed by Governor Maura Healey will require manufacturers to disclose if they are using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
This gear protects eyes, ears and extremities from power tool injuries
It’s one of the changes safety inspectors recommended after the department’s first line-of-duty death in 40 years
They are the mortar that holds emergency response together, and knowing how to work with dispatch will boost firefighter effectiveness and safety
A data-reporting requirement that used NFPA test results in easy-to-read formats would improve fire department buying decisions
The fire destroyed engines, tankers and all kinds of firefighting gear
One of the garages contained chlorine that emitted toxic gas when it burned causing several firefighters to suffer respiratory injuries
The new multi-layer lining provides more moisture protection from both external and internal sources
Official: “I want to make sure that our first responders have all the equipment that’s necessary to keep them safe.”
G-XTREME 3.0 provides unrestricted mobility for even the most athletic firefighter; try it on and see how you like the fit at FDIC booth #2208
The glove was re-designed after valuable first responder feedback
New testing examines how particles can penetrate firefighter protective gear with some surprising results
Online fundraisers boast $100,000 for firefighter Capt. Pete Dern who suffered burns to 70 percent of his body
Here is a look at why two metro fire departments pulled their turnout gear cleaning and inspection in-house
You are working the rehab area at a working structure fire when presented with this firefighter and his ailment; what do you do?
There’s little empirical evidence on how clean firefighter turnout gear is after laundering or the best ways to clean it; that is all about to change
Most of the firefighting risks we face should be extinct; they’ve survived off inconsistent and conflicting messages about safe behavior
The NIOSH investigation showed that only the first of the two low-air alarms functioned in its test
The lieutenant suffered burns to his face and was taken to the hospital for treatment
A NIOSH report released about a year ago shows these dirty hoods can lead to cancer down the road
There are a lot of choices when it comes protective fire eyewear, and that’s a good thing; here’s a guide to selecting the right protection for the right situation
The grant money would train and equip 50 volunteers; the department now has 200 volunteers
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
