Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
How will the potential changes impact fire departments?
At last, emergency responders can get a foot up on comfort
Decontaminate moisture-sensitive electronics with Cres Guard mobile decontamination cabinets
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SCBA is the most important piece of PPE, and the reasons for not using it are no longer valid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
Every firefighter has to take precautions against cancer from day one, but officers lead by rules and examples
Experts say all firefighters should be issued bullet-resistant vests in hopes of saving more lives when responding to mass shootings
That all new SCBA must be retested will keep them off the market longer
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