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What Every Firefighter Should Know About Heat Stress and Turnout Breathability

October 3, 2024 | 1 ET
In this free webcast, we'll discuss how heat stress affects firefighters physically and mentally.

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MA Governor Signs Law Phasing Out Toxic PFAS in Firefighters’ Gear

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS in firefighters' protective gear.

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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.

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Old Mystic firefighters respond to a March 2017 fire

A Closer Look at CT Firefighters’ PFAS Lawsuit

The lawsuit says that PFAS break down when exposed to heat, leading to an increased risk of exposure.

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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.

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More Than $30K Worth of Gear Stolen from WA Fire Department

The stolen gear included firefighters' personal protective equipment as well as electronics.

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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.

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Understanding the Impact of PFAS in the Fire Service

While PFAS compounds have contributed to the effectiveness of firefighting, there are concerns about their potential adverse health effects.

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Gear Wash Introduces the Power of CO2 Cleaning Services

This service offers firefighters and first responders a new method of gear sanitization that enhances traditional water-based cleaning.

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MSA Safety Launches New Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet

New helmet is one of the lightest weight traditional-style fire helmets on the market.

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Fire-Dex First to Offer Non-Fluorinated Moisture Barrier Option for Turnout Gear

Stedair® Clear™ is the newest breakthrough in barrier technology to meet and surpass NFPA 1971 test requirements.

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Carna Bunker Gear to Exhibit at FDIC International

Carna Bunker Gear, an up-and-coming training gear company owned and operated by active firefighters and veterans, is set to exhibit at FDIC International 2024.

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