Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
At last, emergency responders can get a foot up on comfort
Decontaminate moisture-sensitive electronics with Cres Guard mobile decontamination cabinets
From fit and comfort to protection from the elements, here are key features to look for
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
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
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