firefighters

Ergodyne adds new fire & responder gear bags

June 10, 2016

Ergodyne announced today new additions to its line of Arsenal® Fire & Responder Gear Bags. These products were designed to give firefighters, first responders, and other workers a tougher and more convenient way to carry their gear.

Alexandria Fire Dept. receives Health & Safety Award in Virginia

March 10, 2016

The Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation’s “Best Practices in Fire Service Health and Safety Award” was presented to the Alexandria, VA, Fire Department last week during the 2016 Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference.

NFPA reports sharp increase in 2013 US firefighter fatalities

Arizona wildfire, Texas fertilizer plant fire killed 28

June 16, 2014

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported a total of 97 on-duty firefighter deaths in 2013, reflecting a sharp increase over the past few years. According to NFPA’s 2013 U.S. Firefighter Fatalities report, last year’s increase is largely attributed to the Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona and the West, Texas fertilizer fire that together claimed the lives of 28 firefighters.

What you should know about lung disease in fire fighters

January 21, 2014

The normal human pulmonary system is made up of a number of components which work together to provide oxygen to the blood stream which is delivered to vital organs and remove waste products including CO₂. The system includes the diaphragm, a muscle which through it's downward movement increases the size of the pleural (lung) space, allowing inhalation.

Nearly 70K firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty in 2012

November 12, 2013

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released the latest edition of its U.S. Firefighter Injury Report, highlighting data on injuries sustained by firefighters on duty that was collected from fire departments responding to the 2012 National Fire Experience Survey.

First responders’ protective gear to get better testing methods

New procedures to focus on hazardous liquid exposure

June 21, 2013

The ability of protective clothing worn by first responder to limit exposure to hazardous liquids will undergo new testing procedures developed by the Fire Protection Research Foundation and International Personnel Protection, Inc.

New ways to battle high-rise fires

A “huge problem” in U.S., rest of world

April 23, 2013

The results of a landmark study on high-rise fires and the best ways to battle them were released at the 2013 Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. last week, prompting many fire departments throughout the United States to re-examine the ways they deal with fires in tall buildings.

Rookie first responders traumatized by…trauma

Experience helps police officers, firefighters cope

March 12, 2013

Police officers and firefighters who are relatively new to the job run the risk of experiencing mental health problems from being exposed to disturbing events, a new study finds. Those with more time on the job show no such increased risk.

NFPA offers safety info on lightweight construction and fire sprinklers

Slideshow is for firefighters, homeowners and communities

March 8, 2013

The Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a project of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has created a presentation highlighting the dangers of lightweight construction and the corresponding benefits of home fire sprinklers. Lightweight construction began to appear 25 years ago.

NFPA issues safety alert on SCBA facepiece lenses

Firefighters died while still “on air”

August 8, 2012

The National Fire Protection Association has issued a safety alert on self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) facepiece lenses, recommending that fire departments, fire academies, and emergency service organizations inspect all lenses before and after each use.