Expanding on the 3M™ Scott™ Vision C5 Facepiece with E-Z Flo C5 Regulator, the facepiece now includes Bluetooth® communications to help address critical communication challenges on the fireground.
April 7, 2021
Experts predict the NFPA gear care standard will eventually move from recommended to mandated. IFW revisits Section 1851 to ready departments for the change.
April 5, 2021
Manufacturers look to a PFAS-free future with lighter materials, better designs, and improved fit.
March 17, 2021
To be eligible to enter, applicants must be an active U.S. volunteer firefighter and a member of the NVFC.
March 10, 2021
Daniels Wood Land transitioned into PPE maker during the pandemic. It is now Paso Robles, California's largest employer.
March 10, 2021
Rugged smart PPE, such as FireHUD’s BioTrac Platform, collects and shares critical data on firefighter physiology to enhance situational awareness.
March 3, 2021
Groves Incorporated's Extractor 22 (EW22) is a machine for washing personal protective equipment that follows NFPA-1851 guidelines.
March 2, 2021
The system of selecting PPE by the four levels of A-B-C-D is a quick and simple method of describing what responders wear when working with hazardous materials.
March 2, 2021
MSA lists approved PPE for COVID-19 funding in a recent blog titled, “PPE Funding for COVID-19: What the Latest Executive Order Includes.”
February 24, 2021
Fire-Dex, a family-owned global manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters and first responders, announces its recognition as a 2021 Evolution of Manufacturing Honoree.
February 23, 2021
Designed without an exhalation valve, it provides both wearer protection and source control – making it suitable for situations where a sterile environment is needed.
February 16, 2021
The wooden maze is 4 feet high and 4 feet wide, built in 8-foot sections. The maze can be reconfigured differently for every training session.
February 15, 2021
MSA Safety Incorporated today has acquired U.K.-based Bristol Uniforms in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $60 million.
February 15, 2021
Hunter has designed and manufactured the EN14683 certified face cover that is tested for Type IIR fluid resistance and will remain antibacterial for 100 wash cycles.
February 15, 2021
PF Zero finish is a non-fluorinated durable water-repellent finish developed specifically for PPE fabrics.
February 11, 2021
