Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
A NIST study found increased PFAS concentrations after turnout gear textiles were stressed
Every firefighter, new and experienced, can benefit from a quick knowledge check about cancer prevention
How to apply these guides – and where they can be improved for increased use among firefighters
The testing of contaminated PPE is most effective when there is reason to believe that specific chemicals are involved
Newly formed purchasing consortium aims to secure same turnouts for 22 fire departments
Highly toxic chemicals are present at nearly all fires nowadays — and it is getting worse
The Hemet Fire Department purchased 18 bullet-resistant vests last year in the wake of nine attacks on Hemet police
The department is investigating whether the injuries could have been caused by equipment that was damaged or worn improperly
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will be used to replace all of the department’s turnout gear
Firefighter John Harrington died in a bike/vehicle accident in May 2004
Firefighters Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics unveiled new suit at FDIC in Indianapolis
Some firefighters feel the requirement to remove patches is unpatriotic
There are numerous demands from the fire service and promises from manufacturers, but in many cases things are not working out as expected or promised
Other items that will be bought with the grant money include water rescue suits, portable radios, pagers and an RAD-57
Mark Mordecai engages customers and employees in the process of creating high-performance products
This year’s revision of NFPA 1971 still has a number of particular topics under deliberation for inclusion, deletion, or modification
Wearing survival suits and using an ice sled, fire Capt. Stephen Heath and Firefighter John Bartlett were able to reach the dog
Firefighter Donald “Donnie” Adkins drowned March 13 last year after the boat he was riding in crashed into a bridge and capsized
The department plans to use the money to buy 27 new helmets, 44 sets of gloves and about 18 sets of fire coats and fire pants
Many believe that garments worn under your protective gear can create problems if not properly selected
Data highlights extent, type of fire-related injuries suffered by firefighters
Firefighter suffered second-degree burns underneath his jaw after his mask and breathing apparatus came loose
Firefighters face a range of different heat exposures, which can affect turnout gear in various ways
Firefighter Mike Urban died Jan. 7 after battling the lung cancer mesothelioma
Paul Conway Helmets are designed to adjust to your head’s center of gravity
The Big Tree volunteer firefighter became ill during SCBA training
The better the risk assessment, the better the PPE meets the expectations of the organization
It’s vital that any new features be added in a responsible fashion and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
