Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Tips for preparing a strong application for turnout gear funding
Revisions for selection, care, and maintenance of turnout gear and SCBA
NFPA 1970 is a new standard combining four standards into one, covering protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting, work apparel, SCBA and PASS
Ram Air Gear Dryers cut drying time so you can keep your gear clean and be ready for the next call
Is it time to establish new metrics for assessing the longevity of modern firefighting gear?
A reader states: “We can’t even get our members to wear their PPE, SCBA or even seatbelts? I see pictures online of guys in jeans with coats wide open.”
When fire service leaders focus on behavior change, culture takes care of itself
Mitigating the negative influences of goal seduction, situation aversion and firefighter identity are critical to fostering a culture of safety
All members of the fire service must take ownership of setting a new expectation of fire service pride
Let’s do this! VEIS, opioid treatment, PPE basics and lightweight construction
These iconic firefighter boots pay homage to the firefighting tradition and support public safety heroes
I’m the first guy into the fray, but I’m also the first to scrub my helmet clean afterward, all so I will be around to raise my kids
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
Reflecting on the evolution of gear through my career, the impact of an early burn, and how one leader gave me a better option
Redefining fire service pride and identifying the factors that drive firefighters to choose unsafe actions
Does dirty gear really show how capable a firefighter you really are?
Fire service leaders share what works at their departments
About $73,000 has been donated to provide the ballistic safety gear to St. Paul firefighters, who are all certified as EMTS or paramedics, through the nonprofit organization Shield616
Chief Goldfeder takes on the issue of “Dirty Helmet Syndrome” and how much firefighters should be concerned with cleaning their gear
Four ways fire departments can continue the landslide of positive and productive behaviors to protect our members
Failing to protect the gear that protects you is foolish and sets a bad example for new members
An action plan for first responders outlines the appropriate training and skill levels needed to operate portable gas meters
The new Victory Structural Fire Glove from LION incorporates design features that give you more finger control without compromising the level of thermal protection
Help keep you, your crew and your patient safe at motor vehicle collision scenes
What’s on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
Unpacking the PPE decon-cancer connection and what firefighters can do to protect their health
150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas
This lightweight, flexible and durable strap keeps the radio and accessories where you want them – and stands up to decon
Each of the more than 150 kits to be donated contains a Jaws of Life tool, portable lighting, electronic road flares and more
Despite drastic technological advances over the decades, firefighter PPE remains relatively unchanged
The Skellefteå Model focuses on dry initial contaminant reduction, amid other processes, to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxins
With AFG awards around the corner, you may be asked to clarify some points before learning your fate
The researchers also found that having more years of firefighting experience was associated with higher PFAS levels
