Firefighter boots that fit are boots that work How to ensure proper fit for station boots and wildland firefighting boots
NIOSH launches first Respiratory Protection Week Respiratory Protection Week will he held the first week of September and will be observing a historical timeline of 100 years of respiratory protection
Firefighters, what’s in your turnout gear pockets? Revisiting the question reveals a wide variety and volume of tools packed into firefighter turnout gear pockets
A firefighter’s guide to radiation and response Hazmat training should include the four types of radiation, and how time, distance and shielding can protect firefighters from exposure
How to conduct a firefighter PPE risk assessment Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection
Iowa firefighters try out Euro-style fire helmets The European-style has been popular with overseas fire departments offering better balance and extra protection to the side and back of the head
PPE cleaning: Avoid 'downstream' contamination Do your part in the cleaning process before sending PPE to someone else for cleaning
Fla. FD receives new active attacker response gear The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
Properly fitting gear promotes safety and equality Departments should proactively check with members about gear fit, not expect firefighters to complain when it doesn’t
Contaminated turnout gear: Testing basics and limitations Understand the limitations of the testing process and how to work with labs to make a decision about gear