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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MA Legislature Passes Ban on PFAS in Firefighter Turnout Gear; Bill Heads to Governor
The Massachusetts legislature has passed a ban on the use of toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighter gear.
Two More CT Fire Departments Sign on to PFAS Lawsuit Over Turnout Gear
Firefighters from two more Connecticut departments have been added to a class-action federal lawsuit against the companies that make their protective gear.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What You Wear Under Your Turnout Gear Matters
Recorded March 28, 2024 | Watch Now!
Is your station wear helping or hurting you? Learn about the potential dangers of wearing poly/poly cotton garments under your turnout gear.
Is your station wear helping or hurting you? Learn about the potential dangers of wearing poly/poly cotton garments under your turnout gear.
2024 Gear Giveaway: Apply Now for Free Turnout Gear and Helmets
Eligible volunteer fire departments in the U.S. and Canada can apply to receive four sets of turnout gear and helmets in 2024.
Final Recipients of MSA and DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway Announced
The final three recipients are: Bell County VFD (KY), Broadway VFD (VA), and Scotts Hill (TN) FD.