Posts tagged with "Fire Chief"
Fire officer training: 6 ways to make safer firefighters
The company officer plays a critical role in firefighter safety; here are steps the officer can take build a culture of safety
5 strategies to extend the life of your firefighter gear
SCBA life extension and properly cleaning and storing PPE can extend the life cycle and save your department’s budget
Intrinsic firefighter PPE safety: A new perspective
Recommending NFPA PPE product standards incorporate systematic ways of regulating restricted substances for new products
The continuing debate on turnout gear service life
Firefighter PPE must in be a serviceable condition in order for these items to provide the needed protection
Firefighter PPE is needed at all times when dealing with a car fire
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it's a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
How to increase firefighter PPE and SCBA compliance
Fire officers can model PPE compliance by example and encourage individuals to understand the importance of proper use
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
When to replace your firefighter turnout gear
Chemical exposure, repeated cleaning and overall wear to firefighter turnout gear needs to be measured and tracked to know when it’s time to retire PPE
