Robert Tutterow

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The more we learn about the hazards of carcinogens, the more we see the need to wear face pieces.

The approaches are designed to minimize the amount of fire-produced contamination brought back into the station following a fire event.

This month’s column is about a few news stories that involved accidents that were extremely preventable and inexcusable.

Just what is a PPE technician? This is the person who handles the dirty, contaminated PPE—i.e., who does the washing and drying.

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A wise veteran firefighter said that just when you think you have specified more than enough compartment space, specify some more.

Without surprise, some of the highly touted technology products were drones. Many departments are using them.

Preliminary exposure reduction (PER) is the term used for on-scene personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment cleaning.

For 2022, there were 96 LODDs reported, the highest in the past nine years. It's the first time deaths within 24 hours of duty were included.

The safety aspect of the SCBA being stored in the cab can become an emotional argument that is somewhat lacking in merit.

Is it time for an NFPA standard on fire stations? I’m only talking about the health and safety aspects of the station.

Operating on roadways has become extremely dangerous not only for first responders but for tow truck drivers as well.

It is inexcusable that we continue to have rural fire departments trying to rely on tankers that are more than 50 years old.