Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Faced with near-zero visibility, Portland firefighters entered the burning house twice, rescuing both occupants and escaping uninjured
During a three-day demonstration, chiefs, safety officers and lawmakers evaluated RedZone liquid carbon dioxide technology from Tersus Solutions
Following the fatal ambush on Idaho firefighters, Bend Fire says it has body armor on all fire trucks for use in dangerous situations
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
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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
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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
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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
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