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Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more

Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations

From the bag itself to the gear to cram inside, here’s everything you need to ensure you’re ready for action at a WUI fire

Data from the NFPA report “Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground” can guide us toward better use of PPE to mitigate injuries

It all comes down to proper fit and use, post-incident reviews, and policies and procedures

When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear

The NFPA 1971 technical committee is currently considering an RSL of chemicals and specific levels for those chemicals

What firefighters must understand about their exposure risks and decontamination efforts

Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting

Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire

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