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Do you ‘own’ your PPE?
Firefighters must take ownership of their PPE, from record-keeping to cleaning and care
Hood basics: What firefighters need to know to about breathability and durability
Improved comfort goes hand in hand with increased protection and durability
How good are firefighter SCBAs at keeping chemicals out?
SCBA's ability to ward off external chemicals was greatly enhanced in 2007; now they'll be tested to find out just how good they are
Storage systems: It’s not just about turnout gear
Three strategies for creating order out of chaos at the stationWhy not using SCBA will kill firefighters
SCBA is the most important piece of PPE, and the reasons for not using it are no longer valid
5 ways firefighters can manage heat stress
Understanding the role of PPE and overall health in combating heat stress
Study shows transitional attack may reduce toxic fireground exposures
Researchers compared firefighters’ exposure to toxins during different fireground tasks and attack types
Detailing the changes to PPE-focused NFPA 1851
Highlighting 16 changes to the standard and how they impact firefighters
