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Fire service proximity suits: What firefighters need to know
Proximity firefighting ensembles are not just for aircraft firefighting, and not all suits have the same level of protection
Hazmat basics: 10 keys to effective firefighter response
A measured, deliberate, intensive approach to identifying, training for and responding to a hazardous materials incident for the fire service
Evidence-based pandemic leadership
Tracking COVID-19 cases, PPE supply and ambulance turnaround times to inform EMS response
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
‘Please, may I see your face?’: Connecting with patients during COVID-19
The pandemic has quite literally masked the social cues that are essential to patients feeling safe and reassured
Use of ultraviolet light to decontaminate fire apparatus
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning fire and EMS vehicles to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
Firefighter safety after the flood waters recede
Proper PPE and cleaning measures are necessary to protect firefighters wading through chemicals, biological biohazards and disease-causing microorganisms
The next cultural shift: When to wear structural gear
The fire service looks to expanding PPE options for non-structural fire incidents
