Mass. communities send fire apparatus, gear, equipment to Ukraine Fire apparatus from Salem and Wenham, along with full sets of PPE and SCBA will ship out to first responders in the war-torn country
Mass. firefighters rescue 3 occupants, including wheelchair-bound woman, from house fire New Bedford Lt. Steven Torres reportedly used his body to shield the woman from flames as he carried her down the stairs
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
Protecting driver/operators from fireground health hazards Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
PPE assessment: Size-up your call types to determine your gear needs Tips for departments seeking alternatives to traditional gear
Use of ultraviolet light to decontaminate fire apparatus What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning fire and EMS vehicles to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
Getting your apparatus clean cab – or 'cleaner cab' – ready Prevent exposure to toxins by developing decon processes and cleaning apparatus interiors
Clean cabs: A NM fire department takes PPE out of the crew cab Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue Department integrates new apparatus in comprehensive firefighter safety, health and wellness initiative