Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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From the specifications for soft goods to ratings for electronics in explosive environments, the upcoming consolidation of standards will offer greater protection for firefighters
A piece of out-of-service fire hose can be used to create an effective pocket protector
We are completely dependent on fully-functional breathing apparatus to safely and effectively fight today’s fires
Firefighter James O’Neal was nearly killed but brought back to life at scene of arson fire, will be in hospital for several more days
Many federal and state regulations are not regularly updated and lack requirements for conformity assessment
It is absolutely possible to exceed design limits of SCBA and protective clothing on a seemingly ‘routine’ structure fire
Researchers tested 5 models of SCBA facepieces, found that lens degradation was due to temperatures, heat fluxes
Knowing our SCBA inside and out is vital to the survivability of the individual using it
$15,000 in grants will allow Jacksonville Fire Department to purchase 8 new sets of fire turnouts
Numerous studies have shown that firefighter protective clothing picks up a range of highly toxic contaminants
2 workers died when overcome by fumes in sewer line as 3rd worker called for help; they were not wearing protective breathing equipment
Acceptable level for cumulative permeation is already set for toxic chemicals, so why is it being questioned now?
Student-instructor ratio, lack of personal protective equipment, no safety officer contributed to Chip Imker’s death during skills class
Exceeding NFPA standards, these new coats and pants provide offer lighter, more breathable, closer fitting gear
The visibility of department members the fireground and on the roadways is critical to reduce the risk of injuries
If your department or organization wants to compare products, try to get information about the testing itself
For firefighters, a smaller SCBA cylinder can mean less user fatigue and improved safety
The products improve firefighter safety by making equipment more visible, as well as illuminating the surrounding environment in dark conditions
The firefighter, wearing SCBA, appears to be uninjured and continues to fight the fire
Revised standard will include requiring helmets with goggles and faceshields to provide a minimum field of vision
In less than one day, the fire department received a tip from one of the man’s 79 Facebook friends
The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District got a similar grant the previous year for firefighting gloves
The industrial strength washing machines push out toxic particles from firefighter clothing
The structural ensemble is one huge balancing act with many trade-offs
Video shows firefighters attacking flames at a structure and adjacent vehicles in Columbia, Miss., without proper PPE
Several commenters online expressed dismay at the lack of full PPE
The establishment of suitable test methods is not always simple and many methods often do not simulate how firefighters are exposed
The museum says this is the first in a series of events to mark the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11
The team will be developing totally new technologies for evaluating the thermal protective performance of wildland firefighter clothing materials
It is important for the fire service to realize that chemical testing of turnout gear for contamination levels is by no means foolproof