Posts tagged with "Safety"
Firefighter injuries: The role of PPE in prevention and protection
Data from the NFPA report “Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground” can guide us toward better use of PPE to mitigate injuries
Gordon Graham on PPE for first responders
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of first responders wearing properly-fitting PPE
How to buy turnout gear (eBook)
Download this FireRescue1 turnout gear buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
What first responders should know about monkeypox patient care and provider safety
With the U.S. now leading the world in monkeypox cases, first responders should be aware of the symptoms and how to properly treat patients
Why testing standards for gloves may be the firefighter PPE weak link
Thermal protective performance testing can fall short on accurately representing glove heat insulation
‘It’s time to embrace a new culture – a culture of search and rescue’
Have we gotten so consumed by firefighter-centric safety culture that we lost focus on the civilians under our watch?
Gordon Graham on PPE decontamination procedures
In this video, Graham emphasizes the importance of decontamination following an incident to protect the health and wellness of the crew
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
