Discover key updates in the new NFPA 1850 consolidated standard and learn how the unified rules affect firefighter PPE and SCBA selection, cleaning, service life and inspections
NFPA, FIRE CODES & BEYOND
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Fifty-six deaths, which is the largest share of deaths last year, occurred while firefighters were operating on the fireground
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