Posts tagged with "Cancer awareness"
Minn. fire depts. to buy washers, dryers with state grant
The State Fire Marshal Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarded $600,000 to fire departments across the state
Fla. firefighters get decontamination kits to fight cancer risk
Each kit includes a 5-gallon bucket, detergents, scrub brushes, hoses and spray bottles to help first responders wash soot from their gear
Decon alley: 5 steps to doffing firefighter PPE before rehab
Changing the way we approach on-scene firefighter rehab can help protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens while removing their PPE
Mass. Senate to fund purchasing of firefighter gear cleaning equipment
In an effort to reduce the risk of firefighter cancer, the Senate voted to spend $420,000 to help departments buy extractors that will help remove carcinogens
Evaluating turnout gear cleaning options
Understand your specific needs and how they align with existing requirements and vendor claims to identify the right solution to remove contaminants from turnout gear
Firefighter breaks world record by running 100 miles in full gear
Gwen Le Tutour ran back and forth from two stations and completed 100 miles in 28 hours and 43 minutes without stopping
Fundamental changes needed to address turnout gear contamination
Potential NFPA revisions propose more frequent cleaning of any firefighter gear worn at an active fire
