Healthy In, Healthy Out

Feb 13, 2024 | Articles

The State of Washington, Department of Labor & Industries, Safety & Heasth Investment Projects recently released this guide for reducing firefighter risk of exposures to carcinogens. Download the document

Is dry time keeping you from cleaning your gear?

Nov 3, 2021 | Articles

“Dirty gear is no longer a badge of honor. Having a fast and effective way to put gear back into service is the new standard…the (Ram Air) TG-4H can dry turnout gear in two hours or less.” Read the full article here.

What Actions Can I Take To Protect Myself From Cancer In the Fire Service?

Oct 8, 2013 | Articles, News

We would like to share with you information from Taking Action Against Cancer In the Fire Service whitepaper. Please share this quick reference guide (found in the report) or read and download the entire article >> 1. Use SCBA from initial attack to finish of...

Article: Taking Action Against Cancer

Oct 7, 2013 | Articles

from: FCSN Taking Action Against Cancer Whitepaper [PDF file <1mb] “In late April 2013, the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) invited a small group of experts to Indianapolis to develop a white paper on cancer in the fire service. The participants...

Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: MRSA Contamination

Dec 9, 2010 | Articles

IAFC On Scene: August 15, 2010 IAFC.org original article Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was first identified in the 1960s, and in the last 10 years, it has become a major pathogen. MRSA can be transmitted from any inanimate object (formites) to a...

"Dry Out" Article from FireChief.com

Aug 7, 2010 | Articles

Drying Out FireChief.com Feb. 1, 2008 By Rick Markley “Whether it has just come out of the laundry or off an intense fireground, turnout gear gets wet. And when it does, it must be dried thoroughly before the next call. McKinney, Texas, Fire Chief Mark Wallace...