NH Firefighters Replacing Gear Contaminated With PFAS
PFAS are linked to numerous types of cancer, and can also lead to kidney disease, interfere with pregnancy, and are connected to numerous other adverse health effects.
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Fire PPE
Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE), sometimes referred to as turnout gear or bunker gear, refers to the suit and protective ensemble that enable fire crews to perform the tasks of putting out fires and rescuing victims. Below you will find resources on PPE donning and doffing, training to get you more familiar with your gear and its components, technical specs, and much more.
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Man Accused of Selling Stolen Spokane (WA) Fire Department Gear to Undercover Detective
A man was arrested on suspicison of selling thousands of dollars of stolen Spokane Fire Department equipment to an undercover detective.
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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.
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LION TotalCare Awarded PPE Care and Maintenance Contract for Philadelphia (PA) Fire Department
LION TotalCare will oversee the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of the city's PPE, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
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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®…
Two Firefighters Hurt While Battling IL Grassfire; One in Serious Condition
Two firefighters were injured Saturday afternoon while battling a grassfire near Chadwick.
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Changes Challenging PPE Choices and Care
The upheaval of requirements for personal protective equipment continues. Jeffrey O. Stull looks at what the standard changes portend.
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New Roles for Fire Department PPC Manager and Technicians
The concept of fire departments having a personal protective clothing (PPC) manager and technicians has formally arrived.
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Challenges Facing ISPs and the Turnout Gear Cleaning Industry
The care and maintenance of firefighting protective clothing, a critical aspect of firefighter safety, has become a growing focus under NFPA 1850.
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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.
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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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When Tragedy Strikes: Standards and Hazards Assessments—What Protects Us During High-Risk, High-Reward Operations?
Neil McMillan examines the catastrophic PPE failures experienced by some responding firefighters during a deadly ship fire in Newark, New Jersey.
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Milliken & Company Introduces Milliken Assure, a Non-PFAS Moisture Barrier for Use in Firefighter Turnout Gear
New offering marks the manufacturer’s entry into the moisture barrier product category.
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