Apparel,Personal Protective Equipment - PPE,Turnout Gear
How will the upcoming NFPA changes affect firefighters’ gear?
Here’s what’s on the horizon as several standards are updated and consolidated
Know your gear: Why you should be wearing FR stationwear
Selecting the right stationwear is more important than you realize
Know your gear: Moisture management
Staying cool, dry and comfortable in turnout gear is essential for firefighter health and safety
Heat stress and PPE – How can your turnout gear help?
Mitigating the effects of heat stress should be a firefighter’s top priority
Know your gear: Understanding the layers of protection
Here’s how turnout gear’s three layers work together to keep you safe
5 reasons firefighters need lightweight PPE
Wearing lighter gear that provides more ease of movement can go a long way in reducing the risk of heat stress for firefighters
Why ‘Level A all the way’ isn’t the best way when it comes to PPE
Learn how having the right gear for the job can make your job safer and easier – in particular, reducing the risk of heat stress
How new, lighter fabrics promote heat loss without sacrificing safety
New technology makes it possible to reduce the overall weight of turnout gear – and the stress on the firefighter wearing it – without compromising heat resistance
