Three MD Fire Departments Get $566K in Federal Funds for PPE
The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities and ensure better protection for the public and the firefighters.
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Fire-Dex’s New RescuePro Package: Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All Emergencies
Fire-Dex is excited to announce the launch of the RescuePro Package, a bundle designed to provide the right gear for non-structural calls.
Cantankerous Wisdom: Rubber Goods and Raisins
During one morning coffee with the Raisin Squad, I had mentioned something about turnout gear, also known as rubber goods in the old days.
WATCH | Two Minutes to Gear Up to Respond to Fire
When the tones sound, the City of La Crosse FD crews have approximately two minutes to get geared up and leave the station for a fire call?
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SD Fire Marshal Granting $5M to Local Volunteer Fire Departments for PPE
More than 250 volunteer fire departments were approved for funding from the new grant program.
Eight Firefighters Injured in Fire Truck Rollover on Southern CA Freeway
The firefighters had just finished a 12-hour shift fighting the Airport fire, which has charred thousands of acres of wildland.
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Saltillo (TN) FD Receives New Gear, SCBA from State Grant
This new gear and self-contained breathing apparatus will allow Saltillo Fire to outfit all of its members in new turnout gear.
Lawrence Township (NJ) Awarded $75K Grant for PPE
This funding will be used to provide protective clothing and equipment to fire department personnel.
Contamination Control: Innovative Approaches
The approaches are designed to minimize the amount of fire-produced contamination brought back into the station following a fire event.
Fire Chief Considerations: Structural Firefighting Boots
Forming a committee to research, test, and evaluate various firefighting boots is an advisable first step in the selection process.
Applications Now Being Accepted for $1.4M in CA Wildland Safety Grants; Deadline June 30
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2024, through the CFF website. Award notification will begin July 31, 2024.
Best-in-Class Breathability for Non-Fire Calls: Fire-Dex Kicks Off the New FDXL90 Boot
At last, emergency responders can get a foot up on comfort.
HAIX® North America Introduces a Feature-Rich Boot for All Firefighters
The Fire Hunter® Pro is made of the highest quality, water resistant, and durable European bullhide leather.
Fire Boot Design Continues to Incorporate Athletic Features
Boot manufacturers have responded to firefighter requests for custom-fitted, more comfortable, yet very protective firefighting boots.