Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selecting the right gear for your department includes more than considering dollars and cents
No matter the choice, Fire-Dex provides firefighters with the most breathable composites on the market
SABER shirts and pants are chemical, heavy metal, toxin, and PFAS-free
Footwear must not only protect against hazards, it must also allow for appropriate levels of agility and comfort
Other new products include lightweight, hybrid boot
New warranties now cover products through first inspection
Company’s Cairns Defender Visor is also now compliant with NFPA 1500
Respected PPE manufacturer enters fire footwear field
5807 and 5500 series are industry standard
How to make sure your gear makes the grade
Put safety first when customizing your helmet
The fire service might benefit in many ways from garments that are lighter and more breathable
The four keys for a perfect fit
Care and maintenance are critical for full performance
New technology designed to provide advanced protection
Proper maintenance is critical for essential gear
IAFF and DHS select MSA to work on next generation of SCBA
Gloves, like turnout gear, are subject to a large number of requirements for structural firefighting
You need to begin to think about the fire environment in a practical, three-dimensional concept
Fire service needs to tell NFPA committee about its needs, issues and what it considers to be a priority
The bus also struck several emergency cones and an apparatus parked at the scene
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
