Senators propose bill to require PPE for wildland firefighters, but some have reservations

Former and current federal firefighters say they welcome the proposed changes but worry that the wrong respirator or mask ...
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Building a Firefighter PPE Tracking & Management Program

Discover how one of the fastest-growing fire departments in the U.S. built a comprehensive PPE tracking and maintenance program—ensuring compliance, safety, and ...
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California senators demand PPE, greater smoke protections for wildland firefighters

A new bill sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla would explore landmark respiratory protections to shield wildland ...
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Oviedo Fire Department rolls out lightweight Tec-Gear PPE for safer low-risk responses

OVIEDO, Fla. — The Oviedo Fire Department has upgraded to new, lightweight PPE to improve firefighter comfort and safety during low-risk emergencies. The new Tec-Gear PPE offers firefighters a lighter ...
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On-Demand Webinar: Building a Firefighter PPE Tracking & Management Program

Michael Warmuth will discuss the need to develop an organized PPE asset tracking program for fire departments, building on a case study from his department. The webcast will look at how their ...