Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Communication on the fireground is made easier and safer with a personal public address system integrated into an incident command center
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.
The Princeton Fire Department purchased six Level A suits for hazardous materials incidents
Beyond serving as a uniform, station shirts offer protection on scene
This sensor system is used in infrastructure-free and GPS-denied environments to track fire personnel
Properly cleaned and dried turnout gear is safer and will last longer; here’s what to look for when shopping for a dryer
The country’s goal is to have 80 percent new firefighting equipment by 2015
A properly conducted field test will help a fire department choose the right gear and have the data to support that choice
All five have had a major influence on how the fire service does business this year, and will certainly influence it in 2013
Finding the perfect structural firefighting glove is like hitting the lottery; here’s how to boost your odds
The importance of the compressed-air fill station cannot be overlooked; here’s how they work and what to look for when buying a new one
There were no shortage of product advances in 2012, yet several stood out among the rest
Conducting a well-structured field test of different PPE brands will aid in making the right purchase choice
There’s one chance left to weigh in on the issue next summer in Chicago
Researchers hope the artificial muscle can be woven into firefighting gear and will seal its own pores when faced with a flash of heat
Everyone on the shift plays a critical part in making sure the apparatus is ready to roll when the alarm sounds
They are more breathable, last longer and offer more protection than did the pioneer hazmat PPE ensembles
When a boiler exploded, firefighters were drenched with diesel fuel
Properly fitting PPE affects more than comfort, it determines performance and safety
The suit will be resistant to hazmat and grant superhuman strength
This line-of-duty death provides few easy answers that will work for every fire department in every situation
The federal grant will help provide equipment like 46 new SCBA
Before you buy your next pair of station boots, understand the standards and different features – your feet will thank you
Take a look at where testing and standards for technical rescue PPE has been, where it’s at now and where it’s heading
It is never OK to make a firefighter’s gear part of a prank
After some of the visors bubbled, the fire department switched to glass
Clifton Lamar Lambert broke into the Leroy Volunteer Fire Department and stole up to $5,000 worth of equipment
Investigators say if a staffed hoseline had been present, level of risk would have been significantly lowered
New materials and blends offer greater comfort, protection and looks
