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PPE IN FOCUS
The thermal protective test, flash fire manikin and Flash Fire Cylinder are three methods for measuring the thermal insulation of firefighting PPE fabrics
Significant questions arise as turnout-focused standards are consolidated
Updates to NFPA 1851 establish a cleaning verification process
Is it time to establish new metrics for assessing the longevity of modern firefighting gear?
Despite drastic technological advances over the decades, firefighter PPE remains relatively unchanged
Studies shed light on dangers of soiled wildland gear; researchers seek additional information to develop best practices
Increased fire service diversity in response operational hazards is not easily met with a one-size-fits-all PPE solution
A simple checklist helps fire service leaders evaluate PPE technology and cleaning claims
Seeking a new design approach that focuses on preventing contamination in the first place, plus allowing for effective decon
Many firefighters express confusion about what PPE to don for warm zone operations
NFPA, FIRE CODES & BEYOND
Leadership
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The fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
It’s time to put these issues to rest once and for all – and start doing the right thing
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About the Sponsor: MSA Safety
At MSA, our business is safety. We’ve been the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality fire/rescue and safety products since 1914, providing sophisticated, life saving devices and protective gear — the result of countless R&D hours, relentless testing, and an unwavering commitment to quality that saves lives and protects those men and women who protect us each and every day. Our core fire service products include the revolutionary MSA G1 SCBA, at the center of the Connected Firefighter Platform, LUNAR® Connected Device, Cairns® fire helmets, Globe® turnout gear and boots, and ALTAIR® portable gas detection instruments. When You Go In, We Go In With You.