Personal Protective Equipment
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
Conn. fire marshal calls for investigation into PIO over Facebook comment about PPE
Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven Frischling reportedly wrote a comment indicating he had taken a Tyvek suit from the first station for personal use
3 Maine deputy fire chiefs disciplined for not enforcing mask mandates
Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said that 11 firefighters called out sick due to COVID-19 exposure after going maskless at the fire station
8 Portland, Ore., FFs test positive for COVID-19; 57 others quarantined
The bureau had recorded only 10 positive cases between Feb. 28 and Nov. 17
Biden talks COVID-19, layoffs, mental health in roundtable with FF-medic, healthcare workers
The president-elect stated he would ensure first responders have enough PPE and sick leave, and work to prevent layoffs
