PPE News

NFPA 1970: Are firefighters trading cancer for heatstroke?

The road to PFAS-free PPE is paved with good intentions but full of unknowns

Fire service proximity suits: What are they used for and what are they made of?

Proximity firefighting ensembles are not just for aircraft firefighting, and not all suits have the same level of protection

2023 AFG PPE Project Guide (eBook)

AFG 2023 is open — download this guide now for your best chance of success at receiving AFG funding for PPE FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants application period is now open! You have until March 8 at 5 p.m. E.T. only to submit your application. Download this free guide to learn how to develop a competitive […]

How to choose the right firefighting boot (eBook)

Footwear should provide optimum agility, fit and comfort in addition to protection from fireground hazards Firefighting boots need to do much more than keep your feet dry. They have to shield your feet from hazards, as well as allow sufficient comfort and dexterity to perform physically demanding work. These goals can be at cross purposes […]

FY24 AFG: Prepare your application for turnout gear now (tip sheet)

Tips for preparing a strong application for turnout gear funding AFG FY24 is now open! FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants program provides funding for critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. For guidance on preparing a strong application […]

What you need to know now about the NFPA 1970 consolidations

How changes in the new NFPA standards for turnout gear and SCBA will affect the fire service A new NFPA 1970 standard went into effect on September 18, 2024. The new standard consolidated, among others, NFPA 1971 and 1981 standards addressing requirements for both structural firefighting protective clothing (including garments, helmets, gloves, footwear and hoods) […]

Key changes applied in NFPA 1970 (infographic)

What you need to know about changes related to protective ensembles, SCBA and more A new NFPA 1970 standard went into effect on September 18, 2024. The new standard consolidated, among others, NFPA 1971 and 1981 standards addressing requirements for both structural firefighting protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Download this free infographic and learn […]

Smart selections: How the new NFPA 1970 could change the turnout gear equation

New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability

From soot to safety: The evolution of firefighter decontamination

Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives

20 rules all rookie firefighters should know

Know and follow these 20 rules on PPE, responsibility and fire gear from day one to lay the foundation of a long and successful firefighting career

Firefighters, what’s in your turnout gear pockets?

Revisiting the question reveals a wide variety and volume of tools packed into firefighter turnout gear pockets

The new NFPA 1950: Consolidating tech rescue, EMS and wildland PPE

Detailing the new standard’s potential impact on the fire service

Dust and sandstorms: How these weather events impact public health

Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm

OHD launches AeroFit respirator fit testing device

AeroFit's new fit testing device provides silent operation, interactive guidance, automated verification and smart respirator pairing

Apply now for new turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’s 2025 Globe Gear Giveaway

13 departments will each receive four new sets of turnouts and four helmets

A new age of PPE: PFAS, restricted substances and turnout gear

Understanding how NFPA 1970 addresses PFAS in fire gear

101 sets of new PPE go to 24 Kan. FDs across 3 counties

Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments

Law enforcement grant gives Ga. FD access to new SCUBA diving equipment

Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team

Denver firefighters begin use of new, lighter PPE to reduce heat stress

Single-layer PPE will provide Denver firefighters with better comfort and mobility while still offering protection

FY24 AFG: Prepare your application for turnout gear now (tip sheet)

Tips for preparing a strong application for turnout gear funding