by Chris Walter | Jul 10, 2023 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
By now, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the effects of summer wildfire smoke across the country. The yellowed, dystopian skies of New York City, or the thick, gray clouds that hang above states across the Northeast, as winds carry dangerous smoke...
by Chris Walter | Jun 12, 2023 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
It’s no secret that the dangers of firefighting are incredibly real, and deadly serious. By its very nature, fighting fire involves higher levels of risks and greater variety of hazards than most occupations today. Firefighters are unsung heroes who bravely face...
by Chris Walter | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog, Firefighters, Uncategorized
Loss of life, property, injury, interrupted production, expensive litigation, negative publicity, and more – these are all the end results of combustible dust explosions. And, for many industries, combustible dust explosions are a very real threat, which require...
by Chris Walter | Nov 11, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Rotating Schedules and Shifts Nowadays, many businesses and industries are expected to function around the clock. This calls for a rotating work schedule, known as shift work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shift work is a way of life for nearly...
by Chris Walter | Nov 4, 2019 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
A new report from the U.S. Fire Administration addresses the unique health and safety issues that women often face in the fire and emergency medical services professions. Emerging Health and Safety Issues Among Women in the Fire Service offers recommendations and...
by Ryan Shaffer | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Firefighters
“Approximately 73 percent of fire departments go without a program to maintain basic firefighter fitness and health.”Every fire chief wants to comply with NFPA 1582. However, it’s not cheap to fulfill the standard’s requirements.As upkeep costs...
