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    The Firehouse.com PPE product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various firefighter and rescue personal protective equipment, including PPE, firefighting turnout gear, boots, gloves, hoods, helmets, eyewear, footwear, bunker gear, jackets and pants options.
    Milliken & Company
    Milliken & Company is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier.
    Turnout Gear

    Milliken & Company Becomes First Textile Manufacturer to Offer Non-PFAS Materials for Every Layer of Firefighter Turnout Gear

    Milliken & Company
    Dec. 19, 2024
    Milliken composites were able to meet and exceed the more stringent NFPA 1971-2018 standard during the third-party testing process in November.
    5.11
    For those needing extra protection in the field, especially during the cold winter months, the A.T.A.C.® 2.0 8” Insulated Boot offers 400 grams of insulation.
    Footwear

    5.11® Releases New Footwear Offerings for Fall 2024

    5.11 Tactical
    Nov. 7, 2024
    The newly released footwear styles range from new and improved boot styles to everyday sneakers and exercise-specific trainers.
    LION
    LION TotalCare now operates 8 specialized service locations across the United States.
    PPE

    LION TotalCare Expands Into Seattle

    LION Group, Inc.
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Acquisition of Northwest Safety Clean Inc. latest move in strategic growth that enhances PPE maintenance services for fire departments across the U.S.
    Photos courtesy of Meridian, ID, Fire Department
    Proper fit is critical to ensuring that structural firefighting gloves provide both adequate protection from extreme temperatures and hazardous materials while also enhancing the manual dexterity that’s necessary for managing equipment and performing critical tasks.
    Gloves

    If These Hands Could Talk: Sourcing Structural Firefighting Gloves

    Kristopher Blume
    Nov. 5, 2024
    Kristopher Blume's familiarity with CAL FIRE's diligent evaluation of structural firefighting gloves provides a comprehensive manner by which every department can assess purchases...
    Milliken & Company
    It is North America’s first non-PFAS, non-halogenated, flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear.
    Turnout Gear

    Milliken & Company Introduces Milliken Assure™, a Non-PFAS Moisture Barrier for Use in Firefighter Turnout Gear

    Milliken & Company
    Nov. 1, 2024
    New offering marks the manufacturer’s entry into the moisture barrier product category.
    National Volunteer Fire Council
    The MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet showcases the iconic traditional design with innovative features that address today’s fire service needs.
    Helmets

    Final Entry Period Now Open for the 2024 MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet Giveaway

    National Volunteer Fire Council - NVFC
    Nov. 1, 2024
    NVFC members who are active U.S. volunteer firefighters have until November 30 to enter.