Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas is listed in critical condition
The latest methods and the strategic value of implementing Gas Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) devices
This is the second of four opportunities to win a Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet in 2024
After testing two DeKalb County, Ga., facepieces and regulators, NIOSH found no manufacturer defects, but some maintenance issues
Atlanta incident latest in years of reported failures with same air packs
Brindlee Mountain is donating apparatus to help the department get back on its feet
Man posted photos of himself on Facebook in wildland firefighter uniform sitting in pilot seat of helicopter at High Park Fire
Here’s a piece-by-piece look at how the 2012 version of NFPA 1971 changes protective equipment
All firefighters on scene were in full gear, had to go through chemical detox as safety precaution
Draeger says its equipment is not faulty but admits to poor customer service
Scott Liberty 2 mobile air compressor and generator will help firefighters keep their air tanks filled
Firefighter Kevin O’Toole: ‘You have to remember that your hands aren’t as good as they used to be’
Fire chief says he does not have enough bunker gear for all 200 firefighters
During fire’s knockdown, firefighters received burns, other injuries of varying degrees attempting to save house
Draeger maintains that their equipment is fine; issues range from loss of clean air to disintegrating mouthpieces
It is important to keep the measurement techniques as they are now
Continual size up and adherence to safe practices are key to successful roof operations
What to look for in a helmet now, and tomorrow
Through cross breeding with existing gloves the rescue glove has become mainstay for nonfirefighting duties
The leather versus rubber boot debate lands squarely on the side of leather
Understand how these garments are tested for protection against liquids
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