Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Understanding the ensemble and how the components work together provides a solid appreciation of both PPE protections and limitations
Overcoming complexities and learning how firefighters can impact PPE requirements
The market is witnessing a trend towards rental services, offering enhanced flexibility and cost-effectiveness for fire departments
Chief says firefighters were saved from serious injuries as they wore gear
Electronic safety devices can transmit two-way, tracking signals
Largest US fire department chooses suit for mobility and flexibility
One of the proposals for the next edition of NFPA 1971 is to make goggles mandatory and faceshields optional
Lt. Ricky Smith survives head blow from collapsing ladder
Structural hoods not only protect face from radiant heat and combustion products but can serve as an early warning device for firefighters
The approach used for dealing with contaminated clothing depends on the nature of the contaminant and the extent of it
