Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.
The Princeton Fire Department purchased six Level A suits for hazardous materials incidents
Answering the most common questions, including how well Li-ion battery fire contaminants can be removed through PPE cleaning
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
As the year draws to a close, asking yourself ‘what if’ can provide some telling answers
Chief Thomas Challis thought he’d never see his helmet again after high winds sent it flying 150 feet into swamps during a flood
When the police arrived they tried to rescue the man but couldn’t, but firefighters with breathing equipment later did
The chief said he had not even heard of the offer until local media reports began surfacing, saying the ads would ‘offend people’
Other firefighters told Firefighter Jason Farrar that his brother must have had his back when he responded to a recent house fire
A former fire department officer did not return a department radio, rescue gear and fire gear when he left the volunteer fire company department earlier this year
An important U.S.-sponsored study in Australia examines the levels of skin contaminants that firefighters are exposed to
Proper and thorough risk assessments are critical when in comes to choosing personal protective equipment for your fire department
Clothing subjected to emergency responses can encounter a wide range of thermal and physical exposures
The first time Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department applied for the grant, they were awarded
He found his passenger side window was broken and his fire coat, pants and badge were all taken
The fabric does not shrink, become brittle, or break open under extreme heat and flame exposure
Several studies have been performed in the past to measure various forms of heat transfer through materials under different wetting conditions
The gloves are more flexible than those used in the past, are more breathable, thinner and lighter because of a vapor barrier
He says he wears turnout gear for protection, while police say it appears he wears the PPE to gain access to emergency scenes
Saturated clothing can have a range of impacts on firefighter turnouts and gloves
Are we lazy, complacent, or maybe just stupid when it comes to wearing our personal protective equipment at all times?
The state is giving $685K and the city is giving $150K to buy 167 sets of breathing apparatus for Albuquerque firefighters
