Firefighter footwear: Evolution, advancements and new requirements Detailing changes to firefighter boots over the years, plus insights into fireground contamination, and what lies ahead for NFPA 1971
Quiz: Do you really know your PPE? Even with near-daily wear, many firefighters don't understand the what, why and how that went into the development of each element of the ensemble
Protecting driver/operators from fireground health hazards Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
Studies examine how wristbands and dog tags can track fireground exposures New technology tracks toxins and carcinogens to determine fireground exposure areas
Study shows transitional attack may reduce toxic fireground exposures Researchers compared firefighters’ exposure to toxins during different fireground tasks and attack types
What meeting NFPA standards really means for firefighter PPE Should fire departments be testing firefighter PPE ensemble components to evaluate their ability to keep firefighters safe?