Protect your firefighters and ensure reliable equipment with proper turnout gear inspections. Explore the best practices and latest techniques with the experts from ETD.
Firefighters And Cancer: Why The Increased Risk?
Understand why firefighters face an increased risk of cancer, the role of carcinogen exposure, and the steps to reduce health hazards in the fire service.
PFAS Firefighting Foam: An In-Depth Guide
PFAS firefighting foam is a danger to both firefighters and the environment. ETD provides a guide to help navigate this complex landscape.
How Long Is Bunker Gear Good For?
How long is bunker gear good for? Explore its service life and when it should be replaced with guidance from Emergency Technical Decon.
Can You Machine Wash Turnout Gear?
If you plan to wash your turnout gear in a washing machine, it must be done in a front loading washing machine dedicated to cleaning PPE.
NFPA 1851: What It Is And Why It Matters
NFPA 1851 sets the standard for how fire departments select, track, inspect, clean, repair, store and retire PPE or turnout gear.
How Often Should Turnout Gear Be Washed?
Learn how often turnout gear should be washed, and why it’s critical to keep your turnout gear clean with guidance from Emergency Technical Decon.
Firefighters Faced With Chemical Exposure
Learn about the chemical exposure risks firefighters face on the job, their impact on health, and the importance of effective decontamination practices.
The Cost of Cancer: The Price Firefighters Pay
Discover the hidden costs of cancer in the firefighting profession, from health impacts to financial burdens, and explore ways to support firefighter safety.
Why Liquid CO2 Cleaning Increases the Life of PPE
Read our guide and see how ETD’s liquid CO2 cleaning process provides complete decontamination and significantly increases the life of PPE.
