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Rapid Fire Podcast S2:E3 Realistic Fire Training and Aggressive Mindset

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Understand the importance of modern and realistic firefighter training and why the benefits are invaluable with Andy Starnes and Chris Kessinger as they discuss how the industry is bridging the gap between firefighter safety and protecting the environment.   

Rapid Fire Podcast S2:E2 Understanding Your PPE and How to Mitigate Exposure Risks

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Understand how to reduce exposure risks and the importance of doffing PPE correctly. In this episode, join Andy Starnes, Dr. Farzaneh Masoud, and Richard Kesler as this trio dives deep into THL & TPP, how to reduce inflammation and the future of gross decon.

ABC 24 - Memphis Firefighters Focus on Proper Gear Cleaning

Brittani Moncrease, reporter at ABC 24, visited our Gear Wash location in Memphis, TN to raise awareness about the importance of proper PPE cleaning and maintenance within the fire service! 👏

Rapid Fire Podcast S2:E1 Addressing Mental Health in the Fire Service

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First responders are expected to be calm and level-headed but the stressors faced by those in the fire service can have a cumulative impact on mental health and well-being. Listen in as Andy Starnes and Dena Ali discuss the stigma associated with firefighters seeking help and

Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E9 Why Alternative PPE Matters

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Listen in as Instructor Andy Starnes of Insight Training translates THL & TPP into firefighter speak, discusses why alternative PPE matters to your health, and reviews advancements in firefighting technologies.

Innovation Keeps Firefighters and First Responders Safe

Todd Herring, our VP of Product Innovation and Strategy, discusses the importance of innovation to keep first responders safe in a recent guest spot from Cleveland.com

Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E8 Pre-screen to Intervene: A Proactive Approach to Firefighter Health and Survival

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Understand how preventative measures and regular monitoring can help prevent and reduce occupational health concerns like cancer and cardiovascular disease withTodd LeDucChief Strategy Officer of LifeScan Wellness Centersand Rob Brown, Physicians Assistant and founder of

Camden Fire Department Strives to Reduce Carcinogen Exposure

Camden Fire Department has always been at the forefront of fire innovation since it originated in 1869. As one of the oldest fire departments in the United States, the department was the very first in the nation to own a fleet of fully motorized fire apparatus during a time when most large cities

Alternatives to Firefighter Turnout Gear

Wearing The Right Gear For The Right Call

Why should one set of turnouts be the only option for every emergency you respond to? 

How Turnout Breathability Affects Firefighter Heat Stress

Turnout Breathability & Heat Stress

As a firefighter, you're more exposed to heat stress than the general public. To reduce this risk, your body self-regulates its core temperature through evaporation of sweat. Suiting up in turnouts can hinder this process so it's vital that your sweat has an exit

  

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