Posts tagged with "Heat Exhaustion"
9 extreme heat safety tips for public safety personnel
As you ready yourself and your community for a heatwave, keep these tips in mind
5 reasons firefighters need lightweight PPE
Wearing lighter gear that provides more ease of movement can go a long way in reducing the risk of heat stress for firefighters
Why ‘Level A all the way’ isn’t the best way when it comes to PPE
Learn how having the right gear for the job can make your job safer and easier – in particular, reducing the risk of heat stress
How new, lighter fabrics promote heat loss without sacrificing safety
New technology makes it possible to reduce the overall weight of turnout gear – and the stress on the firefighter wearing it – without compromising heat resistance
Staying cool: Strategies to protect firefighter cardiac health
Extreme temperatures can trigger cardiac events in firefighters, so it’s important to find ways to stay cool on the fireground
5 ways firefighters can manage heat stress
Understanding the role of PPE and overall health in combating heat stress
