Little things mean a lot, especially concerning your PPE It all comes down to proper fit and use, post-incident reviews, and policies and procedures
Study aims to create better fitting gear for female firefighters At the Women in Fire 2021 International Conference, 129 female firefighters were measured as part of research into creating uniforms made for women
‘You can’t save anybody if you don’t save yourself first’: 4 firefighter cancer stories Personal reflections on diagnosis, support systems, treatment, recovery and the path ahead
Fire doesn’t discriminate, but gender plays a role in firefighter safety Research shows that female firefighters face different risks than their male counterparts
Women fighting Calif. wildfire use equipment made for men Numerous women fighting the Thomas Fire said they have little choice but to wear uniforms that are made for a man’s body