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To discuss the PPE/Uniforms that we use and wear everyday in our Job as Firefighters

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Firefighter Forum, Rescue & EMS Discussion

Quaker Gear

Started by Chris Moyer. Last reply by Chris Moyer Jun 29, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes

We just ordered 7 sets of Quaker turn outs. Does anybody here use it and how do you like it.I hear they changed somethings since a while ago.Continue

APPEAL FOR HELP NEEDED DONATIONS

Started by Stephen Eric Payte Chua Aug 26, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Good day to all, In behalf of my Volunteer Firefighter groups here in the Philippines namely "Dee Hwa Liong Volunteer Fire Brigade"( 15 Personnels) & "Guardians Fire & Rescue Brotherhood…Continue

Tags: DONATIONS, /, SUPPORT, NEEDED, HELP

Flash Hoods

Started by Ben 'Snapper' Auger May 20, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hey Team,Recently I've been looking into our gear and finding out information about all our PPE, gloves, helmet etc.I've been looking into the Flash hoods (This is what we call them in NZ, not sure…Continue

The Evolution of Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment

Started by Rachel. Last reply by Tom Wallace May 10, 2011. 4 Replies 2 Likes

A house is on fire and people are trapped inside the burning inferno. High pitched wails of fire sirens pierce the still night air. In rush the firefighters to rescue those inside. They are…Continue

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Comment by Tom Wallace on April 24, 2011 at 4:27pm: My father is the Chaplain in our Department buthe also is a firefighter so yes he has gear. but we make sure all of our members have proper gear.

Comment by Louise Thornton on April 20, 2011 at 6:19pm: Thanks for the invite Chief.

Comment by Timothy J. Gaffney, Jr. on April 19, 2011 at 8:46pm: Unfortunately, we don't have chaplains in turnout gear in my town or any previous fire departments I was in. But I do agree that whoever is on the fire scene should be in compliant with up to date gear and equipment.