No easy fix: Fire service, PPE manufacturers struggle to reduce PFAS-related cancer Legislation and lawsuits grow as the effort to avoid cancer and PFAS-infused materials continues
Addressing cleaning product and service claims The next edition of NFPA 1851 may give detergent or cleaning agent suppliers a means to legitimately claim compliance with the standard
'Burned: Protecting the Protectors' documentary debuts in Worcester When Diane Cotter’s firefighter husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 she uncovered PFAS in PPE
Standards changes ahead: An upcoming transformation in gear care and maintenance Detailing emerging issues of concern with respect to PPE programs, gear selection, cleaning and decontamination, verification for ISPs, and PPE retirement
NFPA calls IAFF lawsuit over PFAS in bunker gear misguided, ill-informed, meritless "NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach," said Vice President Lorraine Carli
Independent service providers: A valuable FD resource for PPE care and maintenance How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program
Your questions answered: Gear Up for Changes – What’s Ahead for NFPA 1971 Gain insight into the future of firefighting PPE standards with Jeff Stull as he answers FireRescue1 readers’ most pressing inquiries
USFA summit highlights fire groups ‘singing off the same sheet of music’ Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
Why it’s so difficult to change gear service life requirements Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
On-Demand Webinar: Gear up for PPE changes: What’s ahead for NFPA 1971 Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards