Firefighter Hearing Loss Overview and Impact

This article considers firefighters' exposure to loud noises and the implications for hearing loss, and offers ways of mitigating those effects.
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Eliminating the Nozzle Shutoff to Extend Hoselines

Ray McCormack discusses a potential failure point when using the first line's shutoff to extend the attack hoseline, and offers a solution.
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Private Fire Hydrants Are in Big Demand After Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

The devastating firestorms across Southern California have sparked huge demand among affluent homeowners for private firefighters and fire protection products.
Folded horseshoe lengths of hose are often used at high-rise fires

Firefighting Fundamentals: Fire Hose

Mike Ciampo reviews some of the basics of fire hose, including construction, storage, and how firefighters use them on the fireground.
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FDIC 2025 Preview: The Stuff on Our Backs: Getting the Most Out of What We Are Given

In this class, Alex Degnan reviews tricks of the trade for your fire gear in both rescue and Mayday situations.
OEKO-TEX

Frequently Asked Questions on Restricted Substances in Protective Clothing

How do most product manufacturers address the use or nonuse of restricted substances? Learn more about restricted substances in textiles and apparel and the OEKO-TEX®…
NFPA 1851 compliance

How Do I Comply with NFPA 1851? Five Options

NFPA 1851 outlines what a fire department needs to do to comply with cleaning, inspecting, and repairing turnout gear. However, it doesn't tell the department…
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Systems Tests for Evaluating the Thermal Protective Performance and Heat Strain Contribution of Protective Elements and Ensembles in Structural Firefighter Gear

Fire manikin evaluation of responders’ ensembles has enabled evaluation of the effects that create mechanical stress on the gear.
Firefighter gloves

Optimizing Firefighter Glove Fit: AI-Driven Solutions for Enhanced Safety

Current glove sizing systems are outdated, relying on measurements that do not adequately represent the diverse hand dimensions of modern firefighters.
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