PPE 101
Detailing the new standard’s potential impact on the fire service
The mindset you adopt can affect your fireground decision-making
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
Dirty turnout gear is dangerous - refer to this infographic to make sure yours is clean
Given the street-level dangers and improved technology, ballistic vests should be an option to all firefighters and medics
How firefighters can mitigate carcinogen exposure through sound practices like wearing SCBA, cleaning PPE after incidents, and more.
The fire chief was responding to a fire in some woods when a shed with flammable liquid inside caught fire and exploded
Since November, cars have been stolen from the station and firefighting gear has been intentionally burned
For the first time, prevention micro grants are open to small fire departments minus some prohibitive restrictions
SCBA’s ability to ward off external chemicals was greatly enhanced in 2007; now they’ll be tested to find out just how good they are
Researchers investigated the impact of different tactics, firefighting location and measures such as skin cleaning and gross on-scene decon
While more choice may seem welcome; we may not be getting the benefits of choice, and in fact, hurt by it
When you’re wading into icy water to rescue a victim is not the time to wonder if you bought the best exposure suit
To ensure changes to PPE standards are not half-baked, there’s a detailed and responsible procedure for idea to become reality
The challenge of testing how clean turnout gear is without destroying it is a big one; two techniques show some early promise
This exclusive report looks at current and predicted trends in firefighter protective clothing
Grants offer an alternative when operating budgets won’t support new PPE, here are four strong options
Compared with NFPA standards for firefighter gear, federal and most state regulations are woefully behind the times
Making sure PPE fits is more than an issue of comfort; it’s a safety issue, and that goes for women as well as men
All four firefighters suffered significant burns to their heads, faces, arms and hands before they got into the shelters
The company officer sets the stage for how firefighters use and clean their PPE to protect themselves from occupational cancers
Researchers are looking into flexible, high-temperature space materials for personal fire shelters; the project is expected to finish up in 2018
When investigating a firefighter injury or death, documenting the condition of the PPE is critical; that includes a visual record
