PPE News

Review: A radio-strap skeptic takes the H6 firefighter radio strap for a spin

Sponsored by Homeland-Six By Dalan Zartman for FireRescue1 BrandFocus I have spent the better part of my 20-plus years as a career firefighter...

Texas groups launch $1.1M initiative to donate equipment to first responders in 22 counties

Royal McGregor Odessa American, Texas MIDLAND, Texas — On Wednesday afternoon, the Permian Strategic Partnership and Permian...

From the front lines, for the front lines: A pandemic PPE startup

Ethan Lutz needed to vent. After a grueling 17-hour shift, the college junior picked up the phone and called his mom. He described the perilous PPE...

NJ researchers find high levels of PFAS in blood of volunteer firefighters

By Laura French PISCATAWAY, N.J. — A recent study by New Jersey researchers found that volunteer firefighters have a higher level of...

NY man allegedly ripped mask off firefighter battling blaze

By Laura French CELORON, N.Y. — Police say a man ripped a mask off a firefighter's face during a house fire on Monday. Celoron...

1 killed, 1 injured in 'very aggressive' bee attack, Texas fire officials say

By Laura French BRECKENRIDGE, Texas — One person was killed and another was injured in a severe bee attack at a Texas home on...

These new gloves from Pro-Tech really shine

By Robert Avsec for FireRescue1 BrandFocus If you ask most firefighters what element of their structural firefighting ensemble, their PPE, that they...

FDA: N95 masks should no longer be reused

By MARTHA MENDOZA and JULIET LINDERMAN Associated Press SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Biden administration has taken the first step toward...

PPE decontamination for firefighters

Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for fire service personnel. Today I am going to talk about the...

How to launder firefighting hoods

Sponsored by Globe By Robert Avsec for FireRescue1 BrandFocus The body of knowledge regarding firefighters and the increased risk of developing a...

'Mountain' of firefighting gear donated to Alabama VFD

Gary Cosby Jr. The Tuscaloosa News, Ala. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — An 18-wheeler pulled up in front of Coker Volunteer Fire Department on...

How to don and doff your hood

Sponsored by Globe By Robert Avsec for FireRescue1 BrandFocus By now, most firefighters have become informed and educated about the importance of...

Ind. firefighter injured after pant leg catches fire

Lucas Gonzalez The Times, Munster, Ind. CHESTERTON, Ind. — A firefighter was injured while battling a brush fire Thursday at the ANR...

1 year later: Looking back at how the fire service navigated the COVID-19 crisis

Ever have that recurring dream (or nightmare) where you keep running and running but just can’t get away from whatever’s chasing you?...

UL FSRI research shows safety impacts of FF hood design, cleaning

By Laura French COLUMBIA, Md. — The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (UL FSRI) has published an open-access article outlining how...

CDC study finds 2 masks increase protection against COVID-19

Peter Krouse cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance on Wednesday...

How to choose the right firefighting boot (eBook)

Sponsored by Globe Firefighting boots need to do much more than keep your feet dry. They have to shield your feet from hazards, as well as allow...

Firefighter focus: How to remain mission-focused amid ongoing challenges

It’s so draining – the constant drumbeat of COVID, COVID, COVID. I recall a short 11 months ago, we were “the tip of the...

Infographic: 7 steps to clean firefighting turnout gear

We once saw dirty firefighting coats and pants as badges of honor. Now we know that soiled gear can be carcinogenic, spread communicable disease,...

Calif. student EMTs help transport quarantining classmates

By Laura French DAVIS, Calif. — Student EMTs at a California university are assisting fellow classmates who need to quarantine...