Posts tagged with "Uniforms"
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
Quiz: Do you really know your PPE?
Even with near-daily wear, many firefighters don't understand the what, why and how that went into the development of each element of the ensemble
How well do you know your PPE?
Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting
Reducing firefighter cancer risk: How emotionally attached are you?
Apply some simple marriage vows to your use of PPE at a structural fire
The future of turnout gear is about to be decided
Significant questions arise as turnout-focused standards are consolidated
Quiz: Should your fire boots be replaced?
Take our 6-question quiz to gauge whether your boots need replacement
Study aims to create better fitting gear for female firefighters
At the Women in Fire 2021 International Conference, 129 female firefighters were measured as part of research into creating uniforms made for women
Gear expectations: Firefighters expect more from their turnouts
Is it time to establish new metrics for assessing the longevity of modern firefighting gear?
