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Never-Before-Seen Wildfire Seasons Call For Next Generation Of Wildland Firefighter Protection
Never-Before-Seen Wildfire Seasons Call For Next Generation Of Wildland Firefighter Protection

Last year was the largest wildfire season recorded in California in modern history, with six of the top 20 largest wildfires in the state, according to the California Department of...

Modern Firefighting Calls For Modern Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Modern Firefighting Calls For Modern Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Fire conditions and extrication events that firefighters arrive at today are very different from the conditions faced years ago. According to research at Underwriter Laboratories (...

Firefighter Uniform Adapts To Cancer Risk, Active Shooter Threat
Firefighter Uniform Adapts To Cancer Risk, Active Shooter Threat

More than an outfit. More thought than one leg at a time. Putting on the uniform is not just an ordinary daily task, but a habitual part of preparing for the unexpected. Yes, a fir...

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NVFC: Final Recipients Of MSA And DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway Announced
NVFC: Final Recipients Of MSA And DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway Announced

The final three recipients of MSA and DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway, conducted in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), have been selected. The Bel...

NVFC, MSA And DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway Offers Fire Departments Chance To Avail New Sets Of Turnouts And Helmets
NVFC, MSA And DuPont’s 2023 Globe Gear Giveaway Offers Fire Departments Chance To Avail New Sets Of Turnouts And Helmets

The ability, or lack thereof, to purchase adequate personal protective equipment is a well-known struggle for many volunteer fire departments across the U.S.  To help combat...

Fire Garments Becoming More Comfortable With More Range Of Motion
Fire Garments Becoming More Comfortable With More Range Of Motion

Trends in garments and protective gear for firefighters are evolving to address the changing needs of the fire service. Garments worn by firefighters must be comfortable and allow...

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