Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Everything you wish someone had told you before starting your first day on the job
House Bill 929 also directs fire departments to purchase gear free of hazardous chemicals and requires mental health monitoring of firefighters
State legislators are considering funding to help fire departments replace PFAS-laden PPE, as evidence links the toxic chemicals to cancer risks
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
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