Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Properly fitting pants, coats and boots are essential for firefighter safety and performance
Detailing how CAFS helps reduce exposure to chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens during interior structural firefighting
The Longmont (Colorado) Fire Department’s two newest stations include some unique features
Structure and wildland fires are completely different animals, and so too are the PPE needed to keep firefighters safe
Emerging technology may change the way our protective gear is made
This necessary, but overlooked, component of the protective ensemble is vital to firefighter safety
The department launched the full-scale inspection after a firefighter’s apparatus malfunctioned during a fire
This case of unexpected flammable liquids reinforces need to adhere to several firefighting basics
The students are now in the running for a national award
There is a growing body of evidence showing that contaminated air after the fire poses a serious health risk
Show your SCBA some love, for the ones who love you
Even with the passage of decades, our most tragic fires still hold lessons that can keep present-day firefighters safe
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
