Posts tagged with "Fire Chief"
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
Evaluating turnout gear cleaning options
Understand your specific needs and how they align with existing requirements and vendor claims to identify the right solution to remove contaminants from turnout gear
Fundamental changes needed to address turnout gear contamination
Potential NFPA revisions propose more frequent cleaning of any firefighter gear worn at an active fire
