Personal Protective Equipment
Ind. firefighter injured after pant leg catches fire
The Chesterton firefighter was injured while battling a brush fire at a construction site Thursday
UL FSRI research shows safety impacts of FF hood design, cleaning
The open-access paper outlines how hood design, cleaning and doffing methods affect contaminatant exposure, heat stress and firefighter comfort
CDC study finds 2 masks increase protection against COVID-19
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
Calif. student EMTs help transport quarantining classmates
The University of California, Davis Fire Department offered its EMS utility vehicle as a solution for relocating on-campus residents
Mich. FD fined for COVID-19 workplace safety violations
The state Occupational Safety & Health Administration cited the Memphis Fire Department for reportedly failing to provide COVID-19 training, conduct daily health checks and ensure employees wore masksCleveland Clinic releases guidebook for first responder workplace safety during pandemic
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
Congress passes legislation to address PFAS chemicals impacting firefighters
The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam
In COVID-19 hot zones, firefighters now ‘pump more oxygen than water’
Despite the fire service's key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic, according to fire officials
