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How well do you know your PPE?
Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting
Reducing firefighter cancer risk: How emotionally attached are you?
Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire
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
