Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Revisions for selection, care, and maintenance of turnout gear and SCBA
NFPA 1970 is a new standard combining four standards into one, covering protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting, work apparel, SCBA and PASS
The mindset you adopt can affect your fireground decision-making
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department will use AFG funding to purchase new firefighting gear
To those of us on the job, the helmet is a tradition that allows us to express our respect for those who have gone before
SAFER and AFG money will support 20 departments across four counties
Detailing the incremental change related to family leave, laws, station design, grooming, gear and leadership opportunities
A detailed look at what we know about female firefighters’ on-the-job experiences and health impacts
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
Part 1 – Through verification efforts, firefighters gain confidence that their gear will be better cleaned – one less source of ongoing contamination exposure
Firefighter PPE was previously covered in four separate standards – NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981 and 1982
The Depew Fire Department will be able to purchase a new washer and dryer to clean PPE and reduce exposure to toxins
Tips for conducting search training at an acquired structure or at the station
Two new Jacksonville firefighters received black helmets highlighting a milestone in their careers
Legislation signed by Governor Maura Healey will require manufacturers to disclose if they are using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
This gear protects eyes, ears and extremities from power tool injuries
American Canyon Fire Protection District firefighters received funding for new PPE through the California Fire Foundation
‘You can’t pancake breakfast your way out of this': N.Y. rep. seeks delay of proposed OSHA standards
Congressman Nick Langworthy said the proposed standards will put many volunteer fire departments out of business
Grants from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity helped supply fire departments with additional sets of turnout gear
The added safety can be worth the investment
From literal teaching tools to more abstract personal investments, there are several ways to level up your skills
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
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