Cutting through the noise: Leaders speak up about safety messages Fire service leaders address size-up, situational awareness, roadway safety, proper PPE, complacency, go/no-go decision-making and more
Your questions answered: Gear Up for Changes – What’s Ahead for NFPA 1971 Gain insight into the future of firefighting PPE standards with Jeff Stull as he answers FireRescue1 readers’ most pressing inquiries
How to buy protective hoods (eBook) Download this FireRescue1 protective hoods buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Gordon Graham on PPE decontamination procedures In this video, Graham emphasizes the importance of decontamination following an incident to protect the health and wellness of the crew
Recognizing and minimizing the inherent risks of wildfires OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
How are you transporting your contaminated PPE and equipment back to the station? When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
Dioxins: The most hazardous substance in structure fire environments What firefighters must understand about their exposure risks and decontamination efforts
Mass. firefighters sue 25 companies over cancer-causing chemicals in gear The defendants include 3M, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Johnson Controls and Tencate Protective Fabrics
Reducing firefighter cancer risk: How emotionally attached are you? Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire
Fireground toxins don’t care if you’re paid or volunteer How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment