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Latest Articles In PPE

Firefighter Safety
How to Perform a Routine PPE Inspection

When was the last time you inspected your personal protective equipment for damage and wear? Joel Calfee explains why this routine process is so important, and walks you through what to look for when performing an inspection.
(Tuesday, April 23, 2013) read
Tags: care, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, NFPA 1851, NFPA 1971, personal protective equipment, PPE, turnouts
Firefighter Safety
Firefighter Burns and PPE

Firefighters are inherently at risk for being burned. Although PPE protects us in most cases, it also contributes to the types of burns we receive.
(Tuesday, February 19, 2013) read
Tags: BURN, burn injury, F.I.E.R.O, personal protective equipment, PPE, PPE Symposium
Firefighter Safety
How to Protect Your Turnouts Against Two Common But Dangerous Elements

With the high cost of personal protective equipment, fire departments have a responsibility to do everything they can to protect gear and extend its lifetime. But firefighters may not be aware of two common things that contribute to rapid deterioration of gear.
(Thursday, January 24, 2013) read
Tags: F.I.E.R.O, personal protective equipment, PPE, PPE Symposium
Firefighter Safety and Health
Tips for Effective PPE Selection

Even if you’re not in a large department and can’t afford to wear-test PPE, there are many steps you can take to ensure you’re speccing the right equipment for your firefighters.
(Saturday, December 22, 2012) read
Tags: personal protective equipment, PPE, speccing
Technical Rescue-USAR
Ice Rescue PPE & Gear

With the winter months come the added challenges of rain, snow and ice. To be fully prepared for ice-related incidents, firefighters must have the proper PPE. Andy Speier discusses some of the items firefighters need to safely perform ice rescue operations.
(Monday, November 19, 2012) read
Tags: Carlson River Board, cold-water rescue suits, ice rescue, Neoprene, personal floatation device, Peterson Tube, PFD, PPE, water rescue helmet, Special Operations

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