Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Follow these rules from Day 1 to lay the foundation for a long and successful career in the fire service
Revisiting the question reveals a wide variety and volume of tools packed into firefighter turnout gear pockets
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
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
Dozens of departments brought jackets, boots, helmets, air packs and more to the Oronoco Fire Department
Two departments recently wrapped up efforts to collect and send bunker gear, air tanks and tools
OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
The NFPA 1971 technical committee is currently considering an RSL of chemicals and specific levels for those chemicals
What firefighters must understand about their exposure risks and decontamination efforts
One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
The families of Porterville’s Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones allege negligence, wrongful death and strict products liability design defect
The defendants include 3M, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Johnson Controls and Tencate Protective Fabrics
Even with near-daily wear, many firefighters don’t understand the what, why and how that went into the development of each element of the ensemble
The thermal protective test, flash fire manikin and Flash Fire Cylinder are three methods for measuring the thermal insulation of firefighting PPE fabrics
Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting
“Grant funding like this — particularly from the state — is needed to keep current with equipment,” said Gardner Fire Chief Greg Lagoy
Comfortable and durable structural firefighting boots are essential to avoid foot pain after a long shift.
Risk identification must go beyond simple yes-or-no questions to consider the various mitigation options
StationWear and footwear from LION along with Blackinton badges combine the best in form and function
Addressing the key turnout gear questions from the FireRescue1 community, one by one
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