Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns
Current CEO Steve Allison is expected to pass the torch in early 2027, cementing a legacy of growth
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
In this video, Gordon Graham highlights the danger of adding unauthorized accessories to personal protective equipment
Hillsdale, Litchfield and Jonesville departments will split a 5% match required in the grant, costing each of them around $7,000
Download this free guide to learn everything you need to know about applying for AFG funding to purchase turnout gear, SCBA and other personal protective equipment
Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire
Significant questions arise as turnout-focused standards are consolidated
Jeffrey Stull answers the most common PPE questions he hears from firefighters
FEMA has made significant updates to criteria and priorities for PPE and other key categories
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
Bullard’s new UST-LW fire helmet solves multiple challenges with a sturdy, lightweight design that’s easily cleaned and decontaminated and comes with additional safety options
Take our 6-question quiz to gauge whether your boots need replacement
70 percent of firefighters experience pain during their work. Your helmet might be the culprit.
At the Women in Fire 2021 International Conference, 129 female firefighters were measured as part of research into creating uniforms made for women
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
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