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
Another perspective on 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome' – and a simple way to reduce the risk Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
Chad Costa considers why some firefighters are still afflicted with 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome' Exploring why some firefighters still glamorize dirty gear and unsafe actions, despite knowing the risks
Scorched helmets and dirty gear: It’s time to end this type of firefighter bravado Failing to protect the gear that protects you is foolish and sets a bad example for new members