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Seriously, why do some firefighters still let their suspenders hang down?

Talk to anyone who has spent time in a burn unit, and it’s clear why the suspenders are needed

How can we call ourselves a professional fire service when members won't even wear PPE?

A reader states: "We can’t even get our members to wear their PPE, SCBA or even seatbelts? I see pictures online of guys in jeans with coats wide open."

Does dirty gear really matter that much?

Chief Goldfeder takes on the issue of "Dirty Helmet Syndrome" and how much firefighters should be concerned with cleaning their gear