Key steps to performing field evaluations for PPE Selecting turnout gear for your firefighters is a complex process, but an objective field evaluation can help you choose correctly
Q&A: Why the opioid epidemic is a fire service issue Fire response to the opioid crisis is evolving to meet the demands, requiring additional training and protective gear
6 strategies to protect first responders from fentanyl Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risks of opioid exposure to fire and EMS responders
Innovations in firefighter hoods improve function, comfort and cost The 2018 revision of NFPA 1917 Standard focuses attention on the importance of firefighter hoods
Fundamental changes needed to address turnout gear contamination Potential NFPA revisions propose more frequent cleaning of any firefighter gear worn at an active fire
Using gloves to doff firefighter gear: Overkill or a necessary SOP? Are you exposing yourself, your crew and even your family to carcinogens by the way you remove your firefighter gear?
The challenges of managing millennials in the fire service Succession management for the new generations of firefighters as baby boomers retire
Choose firefighter lace-to-toe boots for safety and comfort Firefighters are selecting lace-to-toe boots to provide better support while fighting wildfires and structure fires
Proactivity is better than reactivity for firefighter safety on the fireground New technology, like PASS devices, in-mask SCBA TICs and communications must be implemented proactively though incident command
A national call for firefighter cancer prevention Shifting cultural expectations in the fire service and firefighter personal stories are contributing to adoption of best practices in cancer prevention and intervention
