MSA Safety

Reflecting on a visit to the home of MSA Safety in Bristol, read this fascinating insight into how firefighter PPE is designed.

Firefighter PPE needs to do more than meet safety standards. It must support a diverse workforce, allow firefighters to move freely in demanding operational environments and provide reliable protection throughout its working life.

Firefighter protective equipment has to do more than withstand heat, it must fit the wearer, suit the task, work as…

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has completed the rollout of new breathing apparatus sets and associated equipment across the service.

Firefighters face diverse and hazardous environments, from structural fires to wildland operations and technical rescues. Saima Nisar from MSA Safety explores how protective clothing is designed to balance performance, safety, comfort and durability, ensuring firefighters are equipped for the varied demands of their role.

MSA Safety explains how decades of innovation and firefighter feedback have shaped Bristol’s female-specific PPE, delivering better fit, function and protection for women on the frontline.

Cleveland Fire Brigade has completed implementation of new breathing apparatus from MSA Safety and ensured that older, still usable equipment can be used by communities all over the world via the Fire Aid charity.

With increasing operational demands and climate-driven challenges, selecting the right fire protective clothing is critical to firefighter safety and performance. Here, we outline five core technical considerations – from material composition to multi-system compatibility – to support informed PPE procurement and specification decisions.

In an exciting new development, readers of Emergency Services Times can now listen to CPD-accredited content on major podcast platforms with the release of For Every Response, sponsored by MSA Safety.

In this exclusive interview with Aurélie Favre, Senior Marketing Manager First Responder and Government EMEA for MSA Safety, Catherine Levin finds out how after 110 years, the company’s safety mission remains the same, but the changing environment means that they are always innovating to meet the needs of the frontline.