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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.
    Photo by Glen E. Ellman
    A full-face respirator that has P100 filters or SCBA should be used by fire investigators when they enter the fire scene, particularly in areas that have visible soot or debris. This investigator should put on gloves if he is going to touch anything that’s contaminated.
    Safety & Health

    Protecting Fire Investigators from Carcinogens

    Jessica HIll
    Jan. 8, 2025
    Jessica Hill sheds light on numerous facets of fire investigation that likely escape many of the people who work on scene post-fire as far as their risk of exposure to carcinogens...
    FSRI
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    Safety & Health

    Fire Safety Research Institute Reminds Holiday Shoppers to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety

    Fire Safety Research Institute
    Nov. 21, 2024
    FSRI shares safety risks and tips for safer use of lithium-ion battery-powered devices.
    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.