Tools Every Firefighter Should Carry

Tools Every Firefighter Should Carry

SafetyCody Coulon
Fire rescue scenes are dangerous environments. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that 64,875 United States firefighters wer...
Bullard Thermal Imagers

Bullard Thermal Imagers

SafetyThomas Stafford
Technological availability and improvements have helped thermal imagers become common tools in applications that range from household engineering t...
Bunker Gear Guide: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Bunker Gear Guide: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Bunker GearThomas Stafford
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?

How Long Is Bunker Gear Good For?

Bunker GearCody Coulon
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?

What Is the NFPA?

Bunker Gear SpecialistsThomas Stafford
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a nonprofit organization. It provides information and standards related to fire and electrical ...