Uniforms
What you need to know to prepare for the likely changes ahead
More than 300 vendors made their way to the Kansas City Convention Center to showcase the latest and greatest fire service products
When fire service leaders focus on behavior change, culture takes care of itself
All members of the fire service must take ownership of setting a new expectation of fire service pride
One chief’s tips and recommendations to balance fitness, sleep and relaxation
These firefighters and firefighter family members flexed their entrepreneurial skills on the small screen
Education, training and buddy checks are critical tools to help reduce the risk of exposure to fireground toxins
Are you taking the necessary steps when laundering your protective hoods to help prevent the spread of particulates?
Breast Cancer Awareness
Chief Ralph Terrazas tweeted the gear news after LA’s baseball team secured a spot in the championship series
Bangor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 772 officials say Chief Thomas Higgins refused to negotiate extending the agreement that allowed them to wear the shirts on some Fridays
Seeking a new design approach that focuses on preventing contamination in the first place, plus allowing for effective decon
Crime
Officials say the man swindled local businesses while posing as an EMS lieutenant, complete with a fake uniform and badge
Crime
Police say the suspect told the owner of the car he needed to move it for an emergency
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Find out why flame-resistant station wear should be considered an integral part of every firefighter’s PPE
How to ensure proper fit for station boots and wildland firefighting boots
Jerry Helm explains why his department made the switch to the newer helmets
Budget
It is sometimes difficult to know what equipment, training and miscellaneous expenses our agencies should cover
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Do your part in the cleaning process before sending PPE to someone else for cleaning
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Understand the limitations of the testing process and how to work with labs to make a decision about gear
Reviewing the evolution of PPE fabrics and features
A government-approved method to refurbish SCBA units and cylinders can provide significant savings to fire departments
Firefighter PPE must in be a serviceable condition in order for these items to provide the needed protection
Modern station wear has come a long way in both firefighter safety standards and professional appearance
Responders will receive ballistic vests and helmets tested against special threats
The main argument in the hearing was if the pin was part of a social or political movement
The firefighter maintains the pin is within the department’s policy standards
When you display the cross, you are taking on board quite a bit of responsibility — and it should not be taken lightly
Despite the council’s fight over its rebranding, the fire department is moving ahead with a new department patch
