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PPE 101 is dedicated to providing the latest in research and information about personal protective equipment. Sponsored by Globe Firefighter Suits and DuPont, the site features resources for online training, product certifications, news and tips. It also highlights the latest in PPE technology and science, chronicling the evolution of the products that keep firefighters safe as they protect their communities. Register now to stay informed on the latest in PPE.
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Register for Globe's online training course on Personal Protective Equipment Advanced Care and Cleaning, the best resource on how to adhere to the regulations set forward by NFPA 1851.
Learn how to properly care for your turnout gear and how often it should be inspected with an easy to follow program that follows the NFPA's 1851 code chapter by chapter.
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Physiological Status Monitoring for Firefighters To reduce firefighter fatalities, we have to look at the causes of on-duty deaths. The single largest cause resulting in nearly half of all deaths according to the U.S. Fire Administration is stress and overexertion. Physiological Status Monitoring holds out the promise of identifying when a firefighter is in high risk stress before he becomes a fatality. |
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News
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Getting wet: Moisture effects on PPE performance
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