Why fire and EMS agencies should invest in body armor – and how to afford it The role of fire and EMS personnel is changing and this extra layer of protection can save lives
Should firefighters be provided body armor for responses? Why ballistic protection is now a necessity, plus 5 steps for how departments can add body armor to their equipment cache
Pa. FD will get body armor for calls involving violence The purchase of the vests comes after the Jeannette Fire Department responded to two fatal shootings in two months
Body armor: The new firefighter PPE Assessing levels of protection, situations in which to don body armor, and active shooter policies and procedures
Fla. FD receives new active attacker response gear The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
Wis. fire dept. paramedics to be equipped with ballistic gear The Oshkosh Fire Department will use a grant to purchase 10 sets of ballistic vests, helmets and accessories
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
Ky. fire department requests grant for body armor The department is asking for a $44,600 Homeland Security grant to purchase body armor firefighters can wear during incidents where responders might be in danger
Conn. fire, EMS crews receive body armor An inter-town Capital Expenditure Grant from the state purchased tactical protective equipment to ensure the safety of first responders