Personal Protective Equipment
USAID unsure of location of firefighter PPE sent to Cuba after Matanzas oil fire
The agency has been unable to certify where the 43 sets of PPE actually went or even if they arrived at their final destination, per congressional sources
Mass. firefighters rescue 3 occupants, including wheelchair-bound woman, from house fire
New Bedford Lt. Steven Torres reportedly used his body to shield the woman from flames as he carried her down the stairs
FDNY 9/11-related illness deaths will soon surpass deaths from terror attack
306 active and retired FDNY members — including firefighters and EMS members — have died of 9/11-related illnesses
N.J. to use $10M in federal COVID funds to help FDs buy gear
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
S.D. volunteer firefighter learns of suspension while in Ukraine
Greg Zimmerman says fellow firefighters said he should not have worn Wentworth gear in Ukraine, but the chief says that's not the problem
Minn. FD collects more than 400 pieces of fire gear to send to Ukraine, other countries
Dozens of departments brought jackets, boots, helmets, air packs and more to the Oronoco Fire Department
Volunteer FFs in U.S. donate equipment to Ukrainian FFs
Two departments recently wrapped up efforts to collect and send bunker gear, air tanks and tools
IAFF supports firefighters suing over PFAS in turnout gear
One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
