Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Combines next-gen material science and design features that supercharge breathability to address the risk of heat stress
Female firefighters explained how gear designed for men increases their risk of being burned, slows their movements
Footwear should provide optimum agility, fit and comfort in addition to protection from fireground hazards
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
EV1 helmets weigh less than 50 ounces, have integrated, spring-loaded eye protection
Gloves are rated to ISEA level 5; company working toward getting NFPA certified
Taking the time to select the proper fit will improve firefighter safety and performance
Swift water rescue team was filling raft with SCBA bottle to rescue dog trapped in creek
Knowing the different cleaning agents’ capabilities can perserve your PPE
Firefighter fell during attack efforts, suffered smoke inhalation when mask was knocked off his face
Commissioner OK’d spending federal grant money to buy equipment including 159 new breathing apparatuses with carbon-fiber air tanks
It is easy to take overhaul lightly; it is also an easy way to get hurt
Ineffective awareness, training, PPE and personnel accountability contributed to death of volunteer firefighter during wildfire
NFPA 1901 calls for helmets to be stored, not worn, while on the rig; this unit has been tested to keep helmets tucked away up to 9 Gs
Company that makes air packs has offered to overhaul every device, but officials say offer can’t convince county to keep using gear
The pervasiveness and evolution of this equipment is causing complications
Lenox Fire Department will be able to replace its 20-year-old SCBA; Great Barrington ambulance squad won money to buy protective gear
Warehouse was used to store pieces of crushed polyvinyl chloride plastic that were to be recycled and used to line new metal pipes
There are several standards under development or revision in the coming months
Firefighter John Kelly died after being overcome by low oxygen and sewer gases while attempting to rescue utility worker from sewer manhole near firehouse
These standards only become better when individual firefighters and other experienced end users outside the process provide their input
The kicker, though, is whether or not fire departments will be able to afford the latest and greatest devices
Technology provides firefighters with data about their surroundings, including oxygen levels, temperatures, and more
