Step in the right direction: Decontamination of PPE must include boots Shoes can be gross. We wear them everywhere. They collect everything – dirt, bacteria, germs, chemicals and mold spores, just to name a few – as...
Decon alley: 5 steps to doffing firefighter PPE before rehab “Command from Division 2. Supervision of Division 2 transferred to Engine 6 officer. Engine 3’s crew is available.” “Engine 3’s officer...
Firefighter develops gear dryer to reduce cancer risk By Allison Dunn The Blade TOLEDO, Ohio — Black, soot-covered gear was traditionally thought of as a badge of honor for firefighters, until health...
Mass. Senate to fund purchasing of firefighter gear cleaning equipment By FireRescue1 Staff BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate voted to create a trust that will help fund the purchases of equipment to clean firefighter...
Tenn. firefighters prepare for active shooters with ballistic gear By FireRescue1 Staff LA VERGNE, Tenn. — A fire department is being equipped with ballistic gear to prepare for active shooters. WKRN reported that...
When to replace your firefighter turnout gear Here’s a thought to add to the current discussions and emphasis on cleaning firefighting PPE and on-scene decontamination following structural...
Evaluating turnout gear cleaning options At the upcoming Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), the fire service can expect a variety of new product and service claims as it does...
Firefighter breaks world record by running 100 miles in full gear By FireRescue1 Staff SANDPOINT, Idaho — A firefighter broke a world record by running 100 miles in full firefighting gear without stopping. KREM...
Q&A: Why the opioid epidemic is a fire service issue As hydrocodone and oxycodone have given way to heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil, throughout the country, fire and EMS responders are facing...
6 strategies to protect first responders from fentanyl Media-hyped accounts of police officers or firefighters who are alleged to have been overcome by fentanyl after caring for a patient might be...
‘Stand down’ order lifted for fire dept. after gear inspection By FireRescue1 Staff LIMINGTON, Maine — A fire department ordered to “stand down” due to outdated gear is back in business. WGME reported that...
Fire dept. forced to ‘stand down’ due to outdated gear By Dennis Hoey Portland Press Herald LIMINGTON, Maine — Limington’s Board of Selectmen has ordered its volunteer fire department to “stand down...
Researchers: Firefighters absorb toxic chemical via skin By FireRescue1 Staff OTTAWA, Canada — Researchers recently conducted a study that suggests firefighters are still absorbing toxic chemicals through...
Fundamental changes needed to address turnout gear contamination In a recent meeting of the technical committee responsible for revision of NFPA 1851: Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective...
Using gloves to doff firefighter gear: Overkill or a necessary SOP? Research out of the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute has been examining fireground exposures and how carcinogen exposure occurs for...
Firefighters focus on clean air, bodies and gear to try to cut cancer risk By Karen Kucher The San Diego Tribune SAN DIEGO — Long before he became San Diego's fire chief, Brian Fennessy would wear his crusty,...
Ohio fire dept. equipped with ballistic vests By FireRescue1 Staff FAIRFIELD, Ohio — A fire department is getting equipped with ballistic vests, according to officials. Hamilton Journal-News...
Choose firefighter lace-to-toe boots for safety and comfort I was a young Boy Scout preparing for an upcoming 5-mile hike with my troop when our Scoutmaster, Mr. Hannold, imparted this wisdom: “Take care of...
Gloves created to keep responders safe from fentanyl exposure By FireRescue1 Staff NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Fentanyl-resistant gloves have been created to help keep first responders safe. WISN reported that medical...
Mass. firefighters first in state equipped with personal thermal imaging cameras By Rich Harbert Wicked Local PLYMOUTH, Mass. — A blinking green light could mean the difference between life and death the next time fire targets...
