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Reducing firefighter cancer risk, the Swedish way
The Skellefteå Model focuses on dry initial contaminant reduction, amid other processes, to reduce firefighters’ exposure to toxins
AFG clarification: How to handle FEMA’s PPE follow-up requests
With AFG awards around the corner, you may be asked to clarify some points before learning your fate
4 investments worth every penny for firefighters
How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items
How to safely operate firefighting tenders
These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
Contamination and cleaning of wildland firefighting gear
Studies shed light on dangers of soiled wildland gear; researchers seek additional information to develop best practices
How well can you clean ALL your PPE?
The SOLO RESCUE Decon Cleaning Machine helps firefighters clean helmets, boots, gloves and other small equipment, while minimizing potential exposure
Protecting driver/operators from fireground health hazards
Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
'We’ve become numb:' Combatting PPE fatigue
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
