Advancements in technology have allowed manufacturers to continue developing innovative PPE solutions to meet the specific needs of emergency responders across the globe.
From the development of particulate blocking hoods to alternative PPE options, manufacturers have invested in research toward creating better solutions for the modern needs of first
responders.
With an increase in non-fire emergencies, donning the appropriate PPE is vital to the overall health of the firefighter or emergency professional responding. It’s important to consider that
structural-firefighting PPE is designed specifically to protect firefighters from the thermal, physical and other unique hazards of interior structural firefighting.
But donning structural gear on non-fire emergencies can lead to stress on the body while contributing to cross-contamination. That’s why the innovations in PPE are pivotal in reducing heat stress and the spread of contaminants.
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