Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Fire Safety- FR 1

July 26, 2016|View as webpage
Dear FireRescue1 Subscriber,
In this issue of FireRescue1 Safety eNews, our experts take a look at SCBA equipment, turnout gear safety changes and how fitness can protect firefighters.

Robert Avsec discusses the evolving safety and testing of SCBA facepieces, while four experts talk likely changes in NFPA standards and how to get the most from your SCBA units.

Lastly, Jeffrey and Grace Stull explain the industry's latest proposed changes for turnout gear. 
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FIRE OFFICER SAFETY
Firefighter turnout gear rule changes
By Jeffrey & Grace Stull, FR1 Columnists
Here's a look at the proposed changes to NFPA 1971, what we think of them and the changes we think should have been included.
Stay up to date 
HEALTH & FITNESS
4 steps to better firefighter safety through fitness
By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist
Directing firefighters to better health and fitness in the station will keep them safer on the fireground.
Challenge yourself 
SAFETY NEWS
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Calif. firefighters face hard, hot days ahead
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