Analysis by a team from Drexel University found that firefighters may shun safety gear due to the pressure of living up to their risk-taker image. Jennifer Taylor, PhD, associate professor in Drexel’s ...

A new “wipe test” on firefighter gear has been likened to “turning on a blacklight in a dark room,” and may lead to important safety protocols to help firefighters reduce their risk of cancer. In the ...

In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, David Dachinger sits down with Tonya Herbert, owner of Thin Red Line Decon and Florida PPE Services. The discussion reveals critical insights into ...

DRACUT — The Dracut Fire Department has been awarded $22,254 through the Massachusetts Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, enabling the replacement of aging self-contained breathing apparatus ...

Monroe, NC (April 9, 2025) – 3M Scott Fire & Safety, a global leader in respiratory protection and personal safety solutions, proudly announces the launch of the 3M Scott Air-Pak XD SCBA. A modern ...

The Town of Hemingway has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Facilities Program to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment for ...

Firefighters in Prince George's County, Md. this week got the chance to test out a new SCBA "flat-pack" prototype.The device relies on pressure-vessel technology, which is intended to make breathing ...

The Fall River Fire Department is in the process of purchasing a new vehicle to support firefighting operations. The purchase is paid for by a $100,000 grant from Charlton Trust. The vehicle will be ...