Fire Jackets and Coats News & Articles

• How outer shell fabrics are your first line of defense

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  Discomfort used to be a price you paid for protection, but here’s how that changed

• 5 strategies to extend the life of your firefighter gear

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  SCBA life extension and properly cleaning and storing PPE can extend the life cycle and save your department’s budget

• Fla. city to buy second set of protective gear for firefighter-paramedics

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  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

• Behind the Scenes: Check out 3M’s new heat-applied fire coat trim

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  3M scientists continue to innovate, announcing their first-to-market reflective and fluorescent fire coat trim that is heat-applied onto turnout gear

• Firefighter beats cancer twice with big-time help from brotherhood

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  Fabric of the Fire Service winner Tim Moore beat cancer twice with the support of his department

• Fabric of the Fire Service Winner — Family: By Olivia Drake

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  Many families have deep roots in the fire service; here's one family that kept their fire service family tradition alive

• New kits to make for safer firefighting

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  Firefighters across the county will have new, lighter fire suits to help improve safety

• Fire truck equipment: What you should own

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  Having the proper fire truck equipment is essential to keeping firefighters safe, as well as allowing them to protect the public

• Ohio fire department gets grant for equipment

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  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

• What to wear under your turnouts

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  Many believe that garments worn under your protective gear can create problems if not properly selected

• How to get involved with a volunteer fire department

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  Becoming a volunteer firefighter is a great way to serve the community and prepare for the jump to a full-time career firefighting position

• The do's and don'ts for customization of your PPE

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  It's vital that any new features be added in a responsible fashion and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions

• Mass. firefighter sees dead brother's face in soot on turnout coat

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  Other firefighters told Firefighter Jason Farrar that his brother must have had his back when he responded to a recent house fire

• Utah fire recruit has equipment stolen before first shift

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  He found his passenger side window was broken and his fire coat, pants and badge were all taken

• Steam burns and reflective trim

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  How to use trim to maximize safety

• PPE for training: Is rental right for you?

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  Here are some points to consider when renting equipment

• W.L. Gore introduces new two-layer moisture barrier

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  New warranties now cover products through first inspection

• Nine 1 One Gear shows off 2 new jackets at FDIC

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  Daring outdoor company now has its sights set on fire market

• Getting the most out of Nomex uniforms

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  Care and maintenance are critical for full performance

• On the horizon: Is an 'active thermal liner' in your PPE future?

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  New technology designed to provide advanced protection

• Top 5 mistakes of caring for your firefighting PPE

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  Proper maintenance is critical for essential gear

• Cool alternative: TECGEN XTREME non-structural turnout gear

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  Lightweight fabric designed to keep firefighters cool during non-structural fires

• Gearing up: Honeywell First Responder's Ranger Combat Ready Bunker Gear

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  Morning Pride manufacturer offers new economic line of turnout gear

• Calif. firefighters get grant for equipment

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• How to Use Firefighter Protective Clothing Reinforcements

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