Posts tagged with "Safety"
Firefighter PPE compliance: How to achieve buy-in
A systematic approach that creates a “new normal” within the department is critical to firefighter commitment
Dispatch guidelines for Wuhan coronavirus call screening released
The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
PPE preliminary exposure reduction for firefighters
Explaining why NFPA 1851 uses the term “preliminary exposure reduction” in lieu of “gross decontamination”
Studies examine how wristbands and dog tags can track fireground exposures
New technology tracks toxins and carcinogens to determine fireground exposure areas
PPE advanced cleaning requirements in the new NFPA 1851
Detailing cleaning frequency, machine types and operators, detergent and more
8 keys to good firefighter extrication gloves
Whether or not the gloves are NFPA certified, use this checklist to guide your next extrication glove purchase
How good are firefighter SCBAs at keeping chemicals out?
SCBA's ability to ward off external chemicals was greatly enhanced in 2007; now they'll be tested to find out just how good they areWhy not using SCBA will kill firefighters
SCBA is the most important piece of PPE, and the reasons for not using it are no longer valid
