Fire Jackets and Coats News & Articles
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How outer shell fabrics are your first line of defense
Discomfort used to be a price you paid for protection, but here’s how that changed
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5 strategies to extend the life of your firefighter gear
SCBA life extension and properly cleaning and storing PPE can extend the life cycle and save your department’s budget
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Fla. city to buy second set of protective gear for firefighter-paramedics
Palm Beach Gardens is outfitting firefighter-paramedics with a second set of gear to slide into when their first gets covered in ash or contaminated with blood
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Behind the Scenes: Check out 3M’s new heat-applied fire coat trim
3M scientists continue to innovate, announcing their first-to-market reflective and fluorescent fire coat trim that is heat-applied onto turnout gear
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Firefighter beats cancer twice with big-time help from brotherhood
Fabric of the Fire Service winner Tim Moore beat cancer twice with the support of his department
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Fabric of the Fire Service Winner — Family: By Olivia Drake
Many families have deep roots in the fire service; here's one family that kept their fire service family tradition alive
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New kits to make for safer firefighting
Firefighters across the county will have new, lighter fire suits to help improve safety
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Fire truck equipment: What you should own
Having the proper fire truck equipment is essential to keeping firefighters safe, as well as allowing them to protect the public
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Ohio fire department gets grant for equipment
The department plans to use the money to buy 27 new helmets, 44 sets of gloves and about 18 sets of fire coats and fire pants
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What to wear under your turnouts
Many believe that garments worn under your protective gear can create problems if not properly selected
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How to get involved with a volunteer fire department
Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a great way to serve the community and prepare for the jump to a full-time career firefighting position
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The do's and don'ts for customization of your PPE
It's vital that any new features be added in a responsible fashion and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
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Mass. firefighter sees dead brother's face in soot on turnout coat
Other firefighters told Firefighter Jason Farrar that his brother must have had his back when he responded to a recent house fire
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Utah fire recruit has equipment stolen before first shift
He found his passenger side window was broken and his fire coat, pants and badge were all taken
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Steam burns and reflective trim
How to use trim to maximize safety
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PPE for training: Is rental right for you?
Here are some points to consider when renting equipment
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W.L. Gore introduces new two-layer moisture barrier
New warranties now cover products through first inspection
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Nine 1 One Gear shows off 2 new jackets at FDIC
Daring outdoor company now has its sights set on fire market
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Getting the most out of Nomex uniforms
Care and maintenance are critical for full performance
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On the horizon: Is an 'active thermal liner' in your PPE future?
New technology designed to provide advanced protection
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Top 5 mistakes of caring for your firefighting PPE
Proper maintenance is critical for essential gear
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Cool alternative: TECGEN XTREME non-structural turnout gear
Lightweight fabric designed to keep firefighters cool during non-structural fires
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Gearing up: Honeywell First Responder's Ranger Combat Ready Bunker Gear
Morning Pride manufacturer offers new economic line of turnout gear
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