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NFPA 1970: Are firefighters trading cancer for heatstroke?

The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns

Fire service proximity suits: What are they used for and what are they made of?

Proximity firefighting ensembles are not just for aircraft firefighting, and not all suits have the same level of protection

From soot to safety: The evolution of firefighter decontamination

Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives

Dust and sandstorms: How these weather events impact public health

Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm

OHD launches AeroFit respirator fit testing device

AeroFit's new fit testing device provides silent operation, interactive guidance, automated verification and smart respirator pairing

Apply now for new turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’s 2025 Globe Gear Giveaway

13 departments will each receive four new sets of turnouts and four helmets

A new age of PPE: PFAS, restricted substances and turnout gear

Understanding how NFPA 1970 addresses PFAS in fire gear

101 sets of new PPE go to 24 Kan. FDs across 3 counties

Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments

Denver firefighters begin use of new, lighter PPE to reduce heat stress

Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection

NFPA issues consolidated PPE standard

NFPA 1970 is a new standard combining four standards into one, covering protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting, work apparel, SCBA and PASS

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