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The continuing debate on turnout gear service life
Firefighter PPE must in be a serviceable condition in order for these items to provide the needed protection
The importance of data in framing a winning fire grant application
Tracking your first due area demographics, response details, and firefighter gear and apparatus details will make applying for grants a breeze
Firefighter PPE is needed at all times when dealing with a car fire
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it's a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
How to increase firefighter PPE and SCBA compliance
Fire officers can model PPE compliance by example and encourage individuals to understand the importance of proper use
Step in the right direction: Decontamination of PPE must include boots
Your firefighter boots require inspection and cleaning, just as thorough as the rest of your turnout gear
Decon alley: 5 steps to doffing firefighter PPE before rehab
Changing the way we approach on-scene firefighter rehab can help protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens while removing their PPE
When to replace your firefighter turnout gear
Chemical exposure, repeated cleaning and overall wear to firefighter turnout gear needs to be measured and tracked to know when it’s time to retire PPE
Evaluating turnout gear cleaning options
Understand your specific needs and how they align with existing requirements and vendor claims to identify the right solution to remove contaminants from turnout gear
