Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Stay safe and get the contract as a wildland fire contractor with proper wildland fire training, gear and PPE
Investigators will examine to see if a mechanical failure caused firefighter Daniel Groover’s collapse
Shifting the focus from the materials to the design would improve PPE and make buying easier
Fire Chief Noel James Fetters was arrested on theft and fraud charges after buying a leather helmet on a city credit card and did not return it when he resigned
New structure glove makes fingers more nimble
Part of the second-floor ceiling gave way and went down the back of the Capt.'s coat; a teen has been charged with arson
The new gear was paid for by proceeds from “Burn,” a documentary film about the city’s firefighters that Leary executive-produced
When encapsulated in firefighting gear, heat-related illness can come fast and furious, here are measures to prevent and treat its three variations
Methods to better test both the level of contamination and the level of “clean” are moving forward
Not properly testing SCBA face pieces put firefighters in danger now and in years to come
The firefighter was struck by a casing fragment; he was treated and released on the scene
The firefighter suffered burns to his neck and is in stable condition
Chief Kevin Peters said their current turnout gear is 13 years old, while the average life span is eight years
With fires in today’s vehicles, it is critical to know the risks and how to protect firefighters against them
With the money, they were able to buy eight full sets of turnout gear for its volunteer firefighters, including protective pants and coats
The fire chief contacted the fire marshal’s office after the firefighter failed to return $4,000 worth of equipment when he left
New survey results show that the fire service is doing a better job of cleaning and repairing its turnout gear than it did 10 years ago
SCBA is the most important piece of PPE, and the reasons for not using it are no longer valid
What you can’t, and can, see on your PPE will hurt you; follow these steps to avoid exposure to cancer-causing agents
John D. Thomas, 40, of the West Alexander Volunteer Fire Department was treated at the scene by paramedics for smoke inhalation
The boot, which withstands 500 degree temperatures for up to 5 minutes, gives firefighters comfort and protection
Worn properly, even the best PPE has limitations in keeping contaminants off the skin; better hood material is needed
The company officer plays a critical role in firefighter safety; here are steps the officer can take build a culture of safety
Capt. Thomas Sterling Suddarth was one of four hurt when a roof of an auto shop collapsed while battling a fire
Cancer-causing agents can reach a firefighter, even one in full PPE; here are simple steps to reduce your risk
Keeping turnout gear clean is critical to firefighter health; here’s how to buy and use turnout gear washers
The first two firefighters in the building suffered burns to their legs
Firefighter Joe Yeakley is hospitalized with burns over more than 50 percent of his body; another firefighter received minor burns and was treated and released
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