While dirty fire gear used to be a sign of heroic efforts, that is no longer the way to measure your crew’s hard work and dedication these days. Nowadays, when fire gear is kept dirty, it is not only looked upon as a sign of laziness, but also a dangerous safety hazard. Keeping fire gear …
No one knows the importance of safety like the men and women who have chosen careers in fire service. Firefighters face dangers every day, but one of the biggest is their exposure to cancer causing agents. Cancer has become a major problem in the fire service industry. According to the National Institute of Occupation Safety …
Our PPE dryer systems are portable, low-maintenance and designed to dry your protective equipment in the most efficient and effective way possible. At Williams Direct Dryers, we often get asked why our turnout gear dryers are superior to the traditional tumble dryer. There are a multitude of reasons why we believe our non-tumble dryers are …
Why Summer Is So Damaging First responders don’t get to stay home just because it’s hot out. Your job isn’t a ‘weather permitting’ job. That’s why as temperatures rise, it’s more important than ever to hydrate and to make sure you’re taking proper care of your PPE gear. Your PPE gear may keep you safe, …
Cancer rates among firefighters are statistically significant: a 2013 study found increased incidence risk and mortality rates for all cancers among firefighters. A follow-up study found that the amount of time spent directly engaged in live fire assignments was directly related to incidents of lung cancer and leukemia. It’s clear that this is a problem. …
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