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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
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
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
