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 [...]
The Cost Of Doing Nothing: Compressed Air Testing and Preventative Maintenance
Each year, experts gather at the annual NFPA Conference and Expo to share insights on issues affecting the firefighting community. Many of the exhibits and educational courses fea [...]
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 [...]
