Fla. firefighter-paramedics getting body armor, helmets Broward commissioners approved spending $177,000 to purchase 176 body armor packages and helmets
Firefighter safety after the flood waters recede Proper PPE and cleaning measures are necessary to protect firefighters wading through chemicals, biological biohazards and disease-causing microorganisms
Ballistic vests: Facing potential dangers in the fire service Balancing a 300-year tradition of dedicated service and professionalism with protecting firefighters from assault, shootings, protests and violence
Firefighter PPE cleaning rules are changing NFPA 1851 is being revised, and early proposals would make it more clear how fire departments should clean contaminated PPE
MSA to acquire Globe Manufacturing With the acquisition of Globe, MSA will strengthen its position as a leader in PPE
Mass. firefighters to wear ballistic vests, helmets The department now has enough vests and helmets for a full shift of seven firefighters and paramedics
Firefighting PPE evolutions stemming from NFPA Exploring changes in product offerings, recommendations and use criteria for fire hoods
How to perform arc flash risk assessment under NFPA 70e NFPA code 70e helps firefighters calculate and maintain a safe boundary when dealing with flashovers
AFG grant funding for SCBA purchases AFG grant funding for SCBA is the best route for fire departments to replace allocation of SCBA packs and spare cylinders
Fla. fire, EMS departments to be outfitted with body armor Responders will receive ballistic vests and helmets tested against special threats
