Personal Protective Equipment

Step in the right direction: Decontamination of PPE must include boots

Your firefighter boots require inspection and cleaning, just as thorough as the rest of your turnout gear

Decon alley: 5 steps to doffing firefighter PPE before rehab

Changing the way we approach on-scene firefighter rehab can help protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens while removing their PPE

Firefighter develops gear dryer to reduce cancer risk

The gear dryer, designed by Pvt. Scott Martin, cuts drying time from several hours to approximately 45 minutes, officials said

Mass. Senate to fund purchasing of firefighter gear cleaning equipment

In an effort to reduce the risk of firefighter cancer, the Senate voted to spend $420,000 to help departments buy extractors that will help remove carcinogens

Tenn. firefighters prepare for active shooters with ballistic gear

Every La Vergne Fire Department apparatus will now be equipped with ballistic vests and helmets for every firefighter on board

When to replace your firefighter turnout gear

Chemical exposure, repeated cleaning and overall wear to firefighter turnout gear needs to be measured and tracked to know when it’s time to retire PPE

Evaluating turnout gear cleaning options

Understand your specific needs and how they align with existing requirements and vendor claims to identify the right solution to remove contaminants from turnout gear

Firefighter breaks world record by running 100 miles in full gear

Gwen Le Tutour ran back and forth from two stations and completed 100 miles in 28 hours and 43 minutes without stopping

Q&A: Why the opioid epidemic is a fire service issue

Fire response to the opioid crisis is evolving to meet the demands, requiring additional training and protective gear

6 strategies to protect first responders from fentanyl

Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risks of opioid exposure to fire and EMS responders

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