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.
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.
The Latest
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.
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.
Final Entry Period Now Open for the 2024 MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway
NVFC members who are active U.S. volunteer firefighters have until November 30 to enter.
Must View
Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer
Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains "Code-X" and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open water environments.
Man Dies After Explosion Leads to Fire at Residence in Waterbury (CT)
A man has died after an explosion in a home in Waterbury on Sunday led to a fire at the residence.
More Fire PPE
2024 Firefighting Training Event hosted in Enschede (Netherlands) by TenCate Protective Fabrics
Experience Days is an opportunity for firefighters to engage in realistic, high-pressure environments where fire suits can be assessed.
Fit For Her: Innovating Turnout Gear for Female Firefighters’ Safety and Performance
Recorded October 1, 2024 | Watch Now!This webcast will explore the latest research and innovations in turnout gear designed specifically for female firefighters.
What Every Firefighter Should Know About Heat Stress and Turnout Breathability
October 3, 2024 | 1 ETIn this free webcast, we'll discuss how heat stress affects firefighters physically and mentally.
Stop Wearing Your Gear: A Call for Change in Firefighting Practices
P.J. Norwood calls for a cultural change when it comes to what calls firefighters wear their structural firefighting gear to.
LION TotalCare Awarded PPE Care and Maintenance Contract for FDNY
Through this contract, LION TotalCare will service the approximately 22,000 sets of FDNY structural firefighting turnout gear.
Burning from the Inside Out: Overextending the Thermal Capacity of Protective Clothing
How deep can firefighters penetrate into dangerously hot conditions before they realize that they are in trouble? Bill Gustin considers the limitations of PPE.
Understanding Ballistic PPE for First Responders
Recorded April 4, 2024 | Watch Now!In this Webcast, David Rice from North American Rescue dives into some of the basic terminology associated with ballistic…
North American Fire Departments Get PFAS-Free Turnout Gear
Fire departments in Canada and the United States are set to get fire gear that's free from so-called "forever chemicals" linked to cancer.
