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Guide to Sizing Structural Firefighter Gloves
When it comes to battling fires, nothing is more critical for firefighters' safety than their protective equipment — and gloves are one of the most...

Complete Guide to Hydraulic Rescue Tools
Critical rescue operations rely on quality tools for extractions. Standard tools can’t provide the fast cutting power needed in rescue operations. ...

Critical Fire Hydrant Valves
Fire hydrants are a critical piece of any emergency response system. Since their creation, they have revolutionized and greatly improved the way we...

Bunker Gear Guide: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Bunker gear, sometimes called turnout gear, is the personal protective equipment firefighters wear on the job. Bunker gear gets its name from the f...

How Long Is Bunker Gear Good For?
Bunker gear serves as modern-day armor for firefighters. As a critical line of defense against the hazardous environment in which firefighters per...

What Is the NFPA?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a nonprofit organization. It provides information and standards related to fire and electrical ...

Best Practices for Preventing Cancer in Firefighters
Firefighters face danger every day. However, their highest risk of death does not come from smoke inhalation or burns. Instead, the top killer of ...