FireFighterNation

Creating a PPE Evaluation and Selection Program

• Friday, October 29, 2010

View this archived webcast below today!

The personal protective equipment (PPE) a firefighter wears is a critical part of his or her safety; in certain incidents, it can be the line between life and death. For that reason, it is imperative that all fire departments have in place a PPE selection and evaluation program that maximizes firefighter safety while also minimizing costs and liability.

In this Webcast, we’ll review the elements of a successful PPE program, including:

• The need for your PPE evaluations to be consistent and ongoing (not just once every four years)
• The three stages of an effective selection process
• What factors (organizational needs, evolving standards, technological
• advances, etc) to consider in the selection process
• How to balance the need for firefighter safety with budget limitations
• What data to capture from incident reports to determine where PPE modifications might be needed
• How to use your PPE selection and evaluation system to protect you from PPE-related litigation