Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - News

Fire-Dex, North America’s fastest-growing manufacturer of head-to-toe PPE for first responders, announces the appointment of Ben Pfahl as its Chief Information Officer (CIO). With this leadership expansion, Fire-Dex is putting weight behind its promise to lead with tech, execute with excellence and grow with intention in shaping the next generation of gear designed to serve those who serve. As CIO, Pfahl will lead Fire-Dex’s enterprise technology strategy and oversee the Informatio...

Rescue Intellitech, a major provider of innovative cleaning solutions for the fire and rescue industry, has launched advanced, dual-drying cabinets for PPE, which will help fire and rescue services in the UK improve firefighter safety and operational efficiency. Many UK fire and rescue services, including Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Avon Fire and Rescue Service, already use Rescue Intellitech’s highly acclaimed Solo Rescue® or DeconWasher™ Pro S machines, which m...

Kent Fire & Rescue Service (KFRS) responds to national wildfire rise with launch of innovative workwear to protect crews and help to keep the public safe. Firefighters responding to wildfires across Kent and Medway will be wearing the latest high-performing kit, specifically designed to offer greater protection when tackling outdoor fires in extreme heat. KFRS rolls out new advanced PPE Kent Fire & Rescue Service (KFRS) has rolled out the advanced personal protective equipment (PPE) t...

Dräger, an international pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched the HPS® AquaRescue, a new lightweight helmet for use by emergency services personnel who need to balance comfort with protection in water rescue missions.  Designed as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ helmet to help support the needs of a diverse workforce, and weighing only 635grams, the HPS® AquaRescue can be easily adjusted to suit different head shapes and sizes to make it safe...

Honeywell has completed the sale of its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. for $1.325 billion in an all-cash transaction. PIP is a global supplier and manufacturer of PPE products and a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners. Advances Honeywell's efforts The sale further advances Honeywell's efforts to optimize its portfolio, while allowing the PPE business to build a strong future with PIP as it continues to deliver value for its cu...

Fire-Dex, a pioneer in PPE for first responders, is gearing up for its next chapter, announcing a leadership succession as CEO Steve Allison looks toward retirement in early 2027. Effective at the start of 2026, Lauren Burke DeVere, Fire-Dex’s current President, will move into the CEO position, sharing duties with Allison for 15 months as part of a phased transition. In a parallel move, John Karban, current VP of Operations, will assume the title of President. Leaning into its core valu...

Fire and Rescue NSW crews have contained a 14th alarm blaze and chemical emergency at a waste facility in Sydney's west. The huge fire broke out at the recycling plant in Christies Street, St Marys. At the height of the intense blaze, 100 firefighters and 20 fire trucks were deployed around the site. Fire crews were forced to retreat at times as fireballs, exploded up to 60-metres into the air. Explosive Blaze Alert Gas bottles and stocks of chemicals were engulfed in flames, posing a hazardo...

Innovation in the fire service is a continuous journey, where changing customer needs are driving forces in developing the newest safety solutions. For MSA Safety, that means taking the best and making it even better with the latest edition of its market-pioneer self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and designing an all-new turnout jacket. This week at FDIC International, MSA Safety will do just that by announcing the MSA® G1™ SCBA XR Edition and all-new Globe® G-XTREME®...

A convoy of UK fire and rescue services delivering over 15,000 pieces of life-saving firefighting equipment to Ukrainian firefighters is leaving now. 30 fire and rescue vehicles, including 26 fire engines, will also be donated. 18 fire and rescue services from across the UK are participating in the convoy, organized by FIRE AID, National Resilience and International Search and Rescue (based out of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service), HM Government, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and the Fi...

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, has unveiled a station upgrade and two new fire engines to protect the community of Ulladulla on the state’s south coast. The improvements include a $1.7 million station refurbishment, which began in April last year, and two new fire trucks valued at $1.23 million. Commissioner Fewtrell said the six-month upgrade is significant as the station was constructed in 1972 and was last upgraded in 1998. The changes include: Exte...

At FireRite they have always offered a range of fire safety training in different formats. They’ve offered a range of standard training packages as well as bespoke and tailored training to meet their specific needs. The way that they approach training delivery needs to adapt and change as the world moves into ‘the new normal’. The requirements and legislation relating to fire safety for businesses have not gone away or been relaxed during the lockdown. Fire safety training is...

The largest UK fire and rescue service convoy is set to deliver more than 15,000 pieces of life-saving firefighting equipment to Ukrainian firefighters. Donated by UK fire and rescue services, working with FIRE AID, the eighth convoy - including 26 donated fire engines - will make its way across Europe next month (April). This eighth convoy adds to the 119 vehicles that have been donated, alongside 200,000 pieces of equipment since the invasion began. Full-scale invasion in 2022 The war...

As the potential last line of defense in critical situations at sea, personal protective equipment must be maintained to the highest of standards, with any damage recorded and flagged for repair. RFID track-and-trace technology is a game-changing PPE condition and service solution. Before leaving the manufacturing plant, all VIKING PPE is fitted with a durable radio-frequency identification (RFID) device that allows for monitoring of its servicing st...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is focused on reducing the risk experienced by seniors when it comes to fires in the home. FRNSW research shows that those over 65 account for nearly 50% of house fire fatalities. To address this trend, FRNSW is promoting its Safety Visit program during Seniors Festival (3-16 March), designed to educate the community about common household fire dangers. FRNSW’s Safety Visit program As part of the program, firefighters come to homes and carry out a fire risk i...

The new VIKING YouSafe™ Vanguard is specially designed for the Offshore industry where ergonomics, comfort and freedom of movement are alpha omega for working conditions offshore personnel face. Keeping offshore crew safe is more than basic compliance. Working for long periods with complicated tasks that require full attention means that equipment must be as comfortable as possible and provide max. mobility. And it doesn't hurt to look good! Single point indicators The SOLAS/MED-approve...

Whether users are in the cockpit, kneeling at the winch, or hanging on the end of the cable, they’ve got users covered with protection that provides comfort and allows the best maneuverability so users can focus on the task at hand. All passengers and crew travelling by helicopter in hostile offshore areas as defined in JAR-OPS-3 must wear personal protective equipment with ETSO approvals, including immersion suits. Aviation safety requirements With an EASA (European Aviation Safety Aut...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has signed a strategic agreement with HeliService USA, ensuring that the helicopter service provider has a single and continuous source of fully certified personal protective equipment to uphold offshore wind industry safety standards along the U.S. East Coast. Building on enduring relations between the companies, the agreement includes personal protective equipment (PPE) for the aircrews and service technicians who support turbine installation and maintenance. VIK...

Shipowners and operators of EU vessels must take steps to ensure that all new firefighting suits on board comply with changes to European regulations which enter into force from June 2025, according to urgent advice from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment. The leading life-saving equipment solutions provider is recommending fleet managers undertake a full risk assessment of their firefighting suits to verify compliance with requirements applying under MED regulations (EU) 2024/1975. New firefighting...

Ship fires are on the rise, posing serious risks to crews, vessels, and operations. Ensuring firefighting equipment meets the latest safety standards is not just essential — it’s lifesaving. The latest update to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED), (EU) 2024/1975, mandates significant changes to the approval and use of firefighting suits onboard European vessels. Here's what users need to know to stay compliant and protect the crew. Enhanced crew safety What does this mean for sh...

A million-dollar upgrade is underway at Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ulladulla Fire Station on the state’s South Coast, as part of a major investment in bushfire preparedness. Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib, Member for the South Coast Liza Butler, and FRNSW Assistant Commissioner – Regional Operations Cheryl Steer have visited Ulladulla Fire Station to review the final stages of the work today. The $1.2 million improvements include a larger dual-engine bay to house tw...

Each year, MSA Safety and DuPont Personal Protection partner with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to provide Globe turnout gear and MSA fire helmets to volunteer fire departments in need. In 2024, 13 volunteer fire departments across the U.S. and Canada each received four new sets of turnout jackets, turnout pants, and helmets to help increase the safety of their responders. MSA also provided the first 500 applicants with an NVFC membership. Compliant with safety standards The do...

Immersion suits are a crucial safety tool for survival in cold water, designed to protect the wearer by minimizing body heat loss. These suits are available in two types, offering either one-hour or six-hour insulation, which helps to prevent hypothermia in freezing waters. made using waterproof materials Made from waterproof materials, immersion suits cover the entire body, except for the face Made from waterproof materials, immersion suits cover the entire body, except for the face, ensuri...

Dräger, an international major in the fields of medical and safety technology, is providing Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) with 220 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss® sets supported by Dräger’s FireGround accountability system to protect firefighters from the inhalation of dangerous gases during live incidents and training events. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process, involving extensive market research, and suppl...

A woman has suffered severe burns in a house fire in Kingswood Park near Penrith this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to the blaze in Lethbridge Street just after 2.00 pm. More than 30 firefighters and eight fire trucks responded to the incident and upon arrival, crews found the two-storey home well alight. Firefighters quickly got to work and contained and extinguished the fire on the ground floor in approximately 15 minutes. Firefigh...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced it has been selected by Red Cat Holdings, Inc., to provide thermal imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AI) embedded software for its Black Widow™ small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS). SRR Program Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record after an evaluation process completed by the Army Project Management Office for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Army Ma...

Dräger, an international pioneer in medical and safety technology, has renewed its sponsorship of the National Breathing Apparatus Challenge (NBAC), as part of its commitment to supporting the firefighting community and promoting industry best practices. In its 16th year, The Challenge sees teams of five firefighters from across the UK competing where success depends on the expert use of breathing apparatus to manage an incident and the deployment of intelligent strategies such as tactical...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has released a new whitepaper entitled Navigating Radiation Risks: Key Concepts for Protecting Workers and Responders in an effort to mitigate radiation exposure for fire-hazmat and first responder teams. Designed as a strategic playbook, the whitepaper aims to help teams assess and react to the rising threat of radiation exposure to better protect workers, the public, and the environment. robust emergency protocols “For...

A majority of American retail workers (57%) report feeling unsafe going into the peak holiday shopping season, according to Motorola Solutions’ second annual U.S. Retail Worker Safety Report. This is understandable, as many of the 1,000+ retail managers and staff surveyed said they have experienced increases in various forms of crime in 2023, and more than half reported concerns about hostile customer interactions and store theft. safety and workplace security The independent...

Emergency response teams worldwide use different tools and personal protective equipment, including mobile gas detectors to warn the rescuers from dangerous gas concentrations. Dräger mobile gas detectors are produced for a wide range of industries, including the Fire Service, Mining/Mine Rescue and Industry. Rescue teams in those industries have a growing demand for realistic training, including portable gas detection. Multi-Gas training simulator To satisfy this rising demand for safe,...

At Coopers Fire, they’ve always been passionate about safeguarding lives and properties. As specialists in fire curtains, they understand the critical role that their products play in making buildings safer, offering essential time for safe evacuations and enabling firefighters to do their heroic work. But they also know that it’s not just about the technology - it’s about the people who put their lives on the line every day to protect others. That’s why they are proud t...