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Dräger has launched the HPS AquaRescue, a new lightweight helmet for use by emergency services personnel who need to balance comfort with protection in water rescue missions.
In focus:PPE
A look at what is going on in the personal protective equipment industry and the issues faced by frontline responders.
Protection is crucial in environments with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. In this article, Chris Taylor, Digital Marketing Manager, highlights the benefits of Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) suits like the Respirex PRPS 3.
In an era marked by climate change and a growing population, rescue missions are increasingly diverse and complex. Ewa Nowak, Marketing Manager for Protective Clothing EMEA at MSA Safety, discusses the latest advancements in rescue clothing designed to meet these new challenges.
You can now expect to see staff from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service in new uniform as the change was implemented at the start of this week.
Nino Koch, General Manager of MSA Bristol, highlights key considerations in selecting fire-protective clothing to ensure first responders are safe and prepared for evolving environmental challenges.
Dräger has opened its Flame Engulfment Testing Cabin in its Engineered Solutions division, providing an in-house facility for testing self-contained breathing apparatus.
Police officers and staff across England and Wales are to be asked about their experiences of wearing their standard issue uniforms and equipment as part of a new national survey.
The health risks from exposure to fire ground contaminants for firefighters are now generally accepted but within the wider response community this awareness remains low. Here Karl Scammell, Engineering Support Officer, Air Accidents Investigation Branch explores the hazards of fire ground contaminants in aircraft accident investigation.
More women are now remaining on frontline roles into their 50s, the PPE needs to reflect their needs as they go through menopause to ensure that they are comfortable and confident in the workplace.
The Invisible Risk conference focused on how to improve the way firefighters deal with contaminated PPE with Dr Emily Watkins providing advice on what changes could collectively make a big difference to reducing cancer risks.