What You Wear Under Your Turnout Gear Matters
October 29, 2024 | 1 ET In this webinar, presented by Chase Downey, you’ll learn about station wear history and trends, along with the basics of a systems level approach to PPE.
Fire PPE
Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE), sometimes referred to as turnout gear or bunker gear, refers to the suit and protective ensemble that enable fire crews to perform the tasks of putting out fires and rescuing victims. Below you will find resources on PPE donning and doffing, training to get you more familiar with your gear and its components, technical specs, and much more.
The Latest
2024 Firefighting Training Event hosted in Enschede (Netherlands) by TenCate Protective Fabrics
Experience Days is an opportunity for firefighters to engage in realistic, high-pressure environments where fire suits can be assessed.
Fit For Her: Innovating Turnout Gear for Female Firefighters’ Safety and Performance
Recorded October 1, 2024 | Watch Now!
This webcast will explore the latest research and innovations in turnout gear designed specifically for female firefighters.
This webcast will explore the latest research and innovations in turnout gear designed specifically for female firefighters.
What Every Firefighter Should Know About Heat Stress and Turnout Breathability
Recorded October 3, 2024 | Watch Now!
In this free webcast, we'll discuss how heat stress affects firefighters physically and mentally.
In this free webcast, we'll discuss how heat stress affects firefighters physically and mentally.
Must View
MA Governor Signs Law Phasing Out Toxic PFAS in Firefighters’ Gear
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS in firefighters' protective gear.
Federal Investigators Previously Raised Alarm About BioLab Chemicals
A fire at a BioLabs facility in Conyers, Georgia, has sent a toxic cloud over Rockdale County and disrupted large swaths of metro Atlanta.
More Fire PPE
A Closer Look at CT Firefighters’ PFAS Lawsuit
The lawsuit says that PFAS break down when exposed to heat, leading to an increased risk of exposure.
Stop Wearing Your Gear: A Call for Change in Firefighting Practices
P.J. Norwood calls for a cultural change when it comes to what calls firefighters wear their structural firefighting gear to.
Two More CT Fire Departments Sign on to PFAS Lawsuit Over Turnout Gear
Firefighters from two more Connecticut departments have been added to a class-action federal lawsuit against the companies that make their protective gear.
LION TotalCare Awarded PPE Care and Maintenance Contract for FDNY
Through this contract, LION TotalCare will service the approximately 22,000 sets of FDNY structural firefighting turnout gear.
Burning from the Inside Out: Overextending the Thermal Capacity of Protective Clothing
How deep can firefighters penetrate into dangerously hot conditions before they realize that they are in trouble? Bill Gustin considers the limitations of PPE.
Understanding Ballistic PPE for First Responders
Recorded April 4, 2024 | Watch Now!
In this Webcast, David Rice from North American Rescue dives into some of the basic terminology associated with ballistic equipment.
In this Webcast, David Rice from North American Rescue dives into some of the basic terminology associated with ballistic equipment.
North American Fire Departments Get PFAS-Free Turnout Gear
Fire departments in Canada and the United States are set to get fire gear that's free from so-called "forever chemicals" linked to cancer.
What You Wear Under Your Turnout Gear Matters
Recorded March 28, 2024 | Watch Now!
Is your station wear helping or hurting you? Learn about the potential dangers of wearing poly/poly cotton garments under your turnout gear.
Is your station wear helping or hurting you? Learn about the potential dangers of wearing poly/poly cotton garments under your turnout gear.
