N.J. to use $10M in federal COVID funds to help FDs buy gear Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
Little things mean a lot, especially concerning your PPE It all comes down to proper fit and use, post-incident reviews, and policies and procedures
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
S.D. volunteer firefighter learns of suspension while in Ukraine Greg Zimmerman says fellow firefighters said he should not have worn Wentworth gear in Ukraine, but the chief says that's not the problem
Video: Fireground decontamination and laundering Reduce your exposure to fireground carcinogens by following these steps for decontamination and laundering
Minn. FD collects more than 400 pieces of fire gear to send to Ukraine, other countries Dozens of departments brought jackets, boots, helmets, air packs and more to the Oronoco Fire Department
Volunteer FFs in U.S. donate equipment to Ukrainian FFs Two departments recently wrapped up efforts to collect and send bunker gear, air tanks and tools
Recognizing and minimizing the inherent risks of wildfires OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
How are you transporting your contaminated PPE and equipment back to the station? When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
Making the case for firefighter PPE restricted substances lists The NFPA 1971 technical committee is currently considering an RSL of chemicals and specific levels for those chemicals