Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
With cancer a leading cause of firefighter deaths, PFAS in gear is under scrutiny as lawsuits, bans and new standards push for safer alternatives
Discover key updates in the new NFPA 1850 consolidated standard and learn how the unified rules affect firefighter PPE and SCBA selection, cleaning, service life and inspections
Lab finds high PFAS in Quincy’s “PFAS-free” turnout as IAFF urges independent checks
Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?
UFA President Andrew Ansbro has started talking with Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to ramp up the cleaning of bunker gear after e-bike battery fires
Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!
Select the best turnout gear for your department’s needs by following these guidelines
Here’s what’s on the horizon as several standards are updated and consolidated
Talk to anyone who has spent time in a burn unit, and it’s clear why the suspenders are needed
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
