Firefighter gear doffing

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.
Firefighters in gear at a house fire

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.
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…
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®…