Working holidays is, for better or for worse, a fact of life for firefighters and first responders. It's the nature of the beast - people are traveling and get into accidents, extreme weather adds all sorts of fire risks, and
You may have heard about CO2 Cleaning for turnout gear, but may not know how much of a different process and result it can be than more traditional methods of cleaning gear with water-based processes. LION TotalCare became the
October is National Fire Safety Month and while the main focus is on preventing residential fires, it is also a good time to talk about workplace fire safety and prevention. Fatal occupational injuries involving fires and explosions result in almost
We all know that the abuse fire gear takes and the elements it's exposed to can cause damage and failure over the course of time. Whether it's because of thermal stress, mechanical stress, storing it improperly, inadequate maintenance, or
Firefighters and emergency responders stay calm and level-headed in some of the most difficult situations on the planet. It's suggested in the Yellow Ribbon Report that there's some evidence that their brains are actually wired differently for increased resiliency,
*This post is a general guide for hood cleaning considerations and may not be compatible with every manufacturer's recommendations. Each hood manufacturer will have their own set of recommendations. Please refer to the guide
As you probably know, January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. It's a worthy, if disappointing, cause. I say disappointing because I don't think a person on the planet is comfortable with the fact that firefighters - the brave
