PPE IN FOCUS
Answering the most common questions, including how well Li-ion battery fire contaminants can be removed through PPE cleaning
How to apply these guides – and where they can be improved for increased use among firefighters
Overcoming complexities and learning how firefighters can impact PPE requirements
The next edition of NFPA 1851 may give detergent or cleaning agent suppliers a means to legitimately claim compliance with the standard
A review of hood changes over time, plus the likely outcomes from mandating particulate-blocking hoods
Detailing emerging issues of concern with respect to PPE programs, gear selection, cleaning and decontamination, verification for ISPs, and PPE retirement
How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program
Gain insight into the future of firefighting PPE standards with Jeff Stull as he answers FireRescue1 readers’ most pressing inquiries
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
Determining what gear can be reasonably expected to survive and for how long is still subject to interpretation
NFPA, FIRE CODES & BEYOND
Bruno’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
Reflecting on OSHA requirements and the position paper that has everyone talking
The overcrowded club lacked the required exits, firewalls and fire alarms in the 1977 tragedy
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
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