The process for selecting a structural firefighting glove isn’t as simple as it might seem. Most considerations involve adhering to NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire ...
DAYTON, Ohio – LION TotalCare, the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms in the U.S., was recently awarded the PPE care and maintenance ...
Amanda Newsom's two decades of experience testing and certifying first responder PPE provides the platform for her stance that how firefighter turnout gear is built must evolve. Many of the PPE sizing ...
Percentage of participants who were dissatisfied, neither, or satisfied with specific areas of their PPE while conducting common job-specific movements. Firefighting is considered one of the most ...
Female firefighters are facing a major issue with ill-fitting gear. Steps must be taken to ensure they receive the same level of protection as their male counterparts. In 1818, Molly Williams of ...
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — Over 20 volunteer fire departments across Kansas have received personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office. Over 101 complete sets of PPE gear are ...