Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The added safety can be worth the investment
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Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
While firefighters are responsible for their own safety, the company officer has a great deal of influence over their behaviors
Bunker gear will be tested to determine exposure levels; no firefighters have developed symptoms of contamination
Not all of the probationary firefighters have a confirmed diagnosis; at least one of the trainees was hospitalized
The gear is ideal for wildland, extrication, MVAs, traffic control and incident command
The trapped firefighters had to deploy their personal fire shelters as a rapid wind shift sent the wildfire burning over their location
One firefighter fell in the house; another firefighter was treated at the scene for a burn to his face
The post asked that the helmet be returned, no questions asked; the firefighter has had the helmet for 27 years
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The department received 118 sets of ballistic protection gear for use in active-shooter situations and mass-casualty incidents
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
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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