Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Federal regulations enacted last year focused on drinking water, products containing PFAS and firefighting foam
Understanding how NFPA 1970 addresses PFAS in fire gear
Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments
There is a short window of time to submit your application for AFG funding. Download this free guide to learn how to develop a competitive application for funding to purchase personal protective equipment.
Selecting the right stationwear is more important than you realize
Create a network of safety and increased situational awareness with these tech solutions
As standards in PPE have changed to include updates in care and maintenance as well as cancer preventative initiatives, Cairns has kept up
Gain insight into the future of firefighting PPE standards with Jeff Stull as he answers FireRescue1 readers’ most pressing inquiries
Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more
Staying cool, dry and comfortable in turnout gear is essential for firefighter health and safety
The bill creates an online public repository of tools and best practices for firefighters to reduce the release of and exposure to PFAS
Lawrence Firefighter Patrick Sweeney kept one of his grandfather’s military dog tags in his helmet
Mitigating the effects of heat stress should be a firefighter’s top priority
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
From the bag itself to the gear to cram inside, here’s everything you need to ensure you’re ready for action at a WUI fire
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards
Consider key factors like shell materials, durability, weight and comfort
The agency has been unable to certify where the 43 sets of PPE actually went or even if they arrived at their final destination, per congressional sources
New Bedford Lt. Steven Torres reportedly used his body to shield the woman from flames as he carried her down the stairs
306 active and retired FDNY members — including firefighters and EMS members — have died of 9/11-related illnesses
Determining what gear can be reasonably expected to survive and for how long is still subject to interpretation
Here’s how turnout gear’s three layers work together to keep you safe
Data from the NFPA report “Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground” can guide us toward better use of PPE to mitigate injuries
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of first responders wearing properly-fitting PPE
A couple used Facebook to find the family of Clarence Wilker, a longtime Lorain firefighter whose helmet had been hidden away in their basement
Thermal protective performance testing can fall short on accurately representing glove heat insulation
Have we gotten so consumed by firefighter-centric safety culture that we lost focus on the civilians under our watch?
In this video, Graham emphasizes the importance of decontamination following an incident to protect the health and wellness of the crew
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
It all comes down to proper fit and use, post-incident reviews, and policies and procedures
Detailing changes to firefighter boots over the years, plus insights into fireground contamination, and what lies ahead for NFPA 1971
Greg Zimmerman says fellow firefighters said he should not have worn Wentworth gear in Ukraine, but the chief says that’s not the problem
