How Firefighters Can Reduce Inhalation Risks

For many years, the consequences of not wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) were overlooked. Inhaling unseen toxic vapors, gases, and particulates can cause seriou [...]

How Firefighters Can Reduce Inhalation Risks2022-08-25T15:04:17-06:00

Compressed Breathing Air: What’s in Your SCBA?

Original article appears on FireRescue1.com Every firefighter knows the dangers of inhaling smoke or toxic gases while on an incident. However, few think about the quality of the [...]

Compressed Breathing Air: What’s in Your SCBA?2022-08-26T12:50:50-06:00

Compressed Breathing Air: Carbon Monoxide

The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide The dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) are well documented. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), each year more than 400 people die and 2 [...]

Compressed Breathing Air: Carbon Monoxide2021-12-23T16:34:39-06:00

NFPA 1989: A Look at Firefighter Health and Safety

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that as of 2015 there were approximately 1,160,450 volunteer and career firefighters in the United States. When a firefight [...]

NFPA 1989: A Look at Firefighter Health and Safety2021-12-27T11:13:29-06:00
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