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
3 Benefits of Particulate Blocking Hood Technology
Level Up Your Protection
Don’t let your hood be the weakest link in your PPE. Our particulate blocking hoods are designed with your health in mind! Each provides protection from potentially carcinogenic particulates and harmful contaminants that can build up on your jaw, face, and neck. These areas
Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E4 Reducing Carcinogen Exposure and Managing Issued PPE
About This Episode
Get an inside look into how two departments take steps to reduce carcinogen exposure and manage issued PPE. In this episode, Chief Keys is joined by Fire Chief Christopher Bowcock and Firefighter Paul Rushton of Burnaby City Fire Department, and Lieutenant Kevin Tomyk of
Understanding Firefighters' Risk of Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
Understanding the Dangers of the Job
Gear Wash Passes NFPA #1851 2020 UL Certification
Big news! Gear Wash has passed the UL certification for the NFPA #1851 2020 standard.
Meet Rapid Fire Podcast's Season 1 Host: Bob Keys
GET TO KNOW BOB KEYS
Chief Keys completed a total of 31 years of service, beginning as a firefighter for a high volume station in the Bronx. As a Captain and Lieutenant, he served various municipalities including Midtown Manhattan, until settling into East New York Brooklyn, after being promoted to
A Beginner's Guide to Implementing a Decon Procedure
*Adjust accordingly to best suit unique incident or department’s protocol
Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E1 How COVID-19 Is Impacting the Fire Service
About This Episode
Assistant Chief Adam House, who is in charge of training, health and safety for the Sacramento Metro Fire District in California, and Assistant Chief Bryan Norris, the Executive Officer of Emergency Services for the San Antonio Fire Department in Texas, join Chief Keys to discuss
The 4 Best Ways to Prevent Firefighting Injuries
Degrees of safety risk come with every occupation, and as a firefighter, chances of suffering an injury are high. An injury can happen during training, on the fire-ground or when responding to an emergency medical situation. Facing dangerous situations comes with the job while you’re protecting a
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