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
The Importance of Wearing Alternative Firefighting PPE
How Wearing Alternative PPE Can Protect You
Why should one set of turnouts be the only option for every emergency you respond to?
How Turnout Breathability Impacts 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
How to Reduce Heat Stress as a Firefighter
What Causes Heat Stress?
By its very nature, firefighting is a stressful occupation. Firefighters regularly exert themselves in dangerous and unpredictable environments. Merely getting ready to respond to a fire starts a flow of endorphins and begins putting stress on the cardiovascular system.
TECGEN71 Designed to Reduce Heat Stress
Exposure to Extreme Heat
By its very nature, firefighting is a stressful occupation. Being a firefighter means regularly exerting yourself in dangerous and unpredictable environments. Merely getting ready to respond to fire starts a flow of endorphins and begins putting stress on the
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