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The future of turnout gear is about to be decided
Significant questions arise as turnout-focused standards are consolidated
AFG 2021: Detailing changes to this year’s application
FEMA has made significant updates to criteria and priorities for PPE and other key categories
Regional AFG grant applications: What you need to know
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
Gear expectations: Firefighters expect more from their turnouts
Is it time to establish new metrics for assessing the longevity of modern firefighting gear?
Culture vs. behavior: Focus your efforts on meaningful firefighter change
When fire service leaders focus on behavior change, culture takes care of itself
Firefighters are ditching the dirty gear 'Marlboro Man' look
All members of the fire service must take ownership of setting a new expectation of fire service pride
Chad Costa considers why some firefighters are still afflicted with 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome'
Exploring why some firefighters still glamorize dirty gear and unsafe actions, despite knowing the risks
Transforming our attitudes about occupational cancer risk reduction
Researchers argue that if leaders want meaningful change, they must convince members that “everyone else is doing it, too”
