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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Phenix Technology First Due Helmets Advance to Final Four in “Coolest Thing Made in California”
The company's flagship product, the First Due firefighting helmet, is celebrated for its advanced safety features and ergonomic design.
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.
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Fire Station Highlights
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.
Fire Destroys MO Firehouse and Equipment
All seven apparatus were burned along with hoses, helmets, generators, and much more, according to the report.
More Helmets
Wautoma (WI) Area FD Receives Grants for White Helmets and Gas Meter
The Wautoma Area Fire Department received grants from the Community Foundation of Wisconsin and the WE Energies Foundation.
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?
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.
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.
Being Our Own Worst Enemy
This month’s column is about a few news stories that involved accidents that were extremely preventable and inexcusable.
Enter to Win an MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet
The MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet showcases the iconic traditional design with innovative features that address today’s fire service needs.
MSA Safety Launches New Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet
New helmet is one of the lightest weight traditional-style fire helmets on the market.