Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
The lawsuit by unions and individual firefighters against 3M and other companies seeks over $5M under the Connecticut Product Liability Act
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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Both suit design and testing need a complete overhaul to better match real-world needs
Providing proper, up-to-date equipment and keeping it thoroughly inspected and maintained will keep us safer
Moisture-barrier products stored in original packaging for three years or more are susceptible to seam separation
Chris McGrone was placed in a medically induced coma and is still recovering from his injuries; he has not yet returned to full duty
The 2013 program includes requirement changes, additional matches, micro grants, and updates to equipment ages
With the slowed evolution of PPE development, constantly changing the NFPA standard may amount to simply moving deck chairs around
Just as the firefighter and apparatus need to be ready to go at all times, so too does PPE
While more research is needed into the connection between firefighting and cancer, there are things we can do in rehab to keep it at bay
