Manufacturer's Corner

Manufacturer's Corner allows fire and rescue product and equipment manufacturers the opportunity to provide tips and insight with the firefighters who use them.

Manufacturer's Corner: What We Can Do to Reduce Cancer Risks

Marc Scheipe addresses the need to change longstanding mindsets around the proper utilization and maintenance of turnout gear, as well as post-incident hygiene and exercise.

The Gore&circledR; Particulate Hood inspection opening allows you to invert the hood and inspect the protective barrier. The red stitching helps you know that you are wearing the right side out.

Manufacturer's Corner: Do You Know How Durable Your Particulate Hood Is?

Lon Edelman explains why firefighters need to consider the PPE hood durability based on their specific needs and anticipated use.

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Manufacturer's Corner: A Changing World

MSA provides sophisticated life saving devices and protective gear after countless R&D hours and relentless testing.

The protective barrier in the GORE&circledR; Particulate Hood covers the entire hood. The red stitching helps you know that you are wearing the right side out.

Manufacturer's Corner: Particulate Hoods — Why a Wear Trial?

Jeff Jury outlines the goals and evaluation methods for a wear trial for particulate-blocking firefighter PPE hoods.

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Manufacturer's Corner: TargetSolutions Releases New Course Covering NFPA 1851

TargetSolutions developed a new training program to educate firefighters on cancer, including the NFPA 1851 standard and best practices to reduce exposure.

Firefighters used the FLIR K2 to find a person trapped by heavy fire conditions on the second floor. As they bailed out of the structure, they left the TIC and later found it damaged, but fully operational.

Manufacturer's Corner: Structure Consumed, Rescue Made, Life Saved – and TIC Recovered

Jason Messerschmidt details the rescue from a burning home and the recovery of the firefighter's thermal imaging camera after the fire was knocked down.

The 5.11 XPRT 3.0 Waterproof 6” focuses on comfort and performance with exceptional shock absorption.

Manufacturer's Corner: Comfort and Performance in Selecting Work Boots

Comfort is an individual preference but looking at a few key features can help firefighters determine if the boot is right for them.

Manufacturer's Corner: High-Strength Steels Inspiring Rescue Tool Design, Training

Bruce Johnston explains why firefighters need to have the knowledge, tools and training to work with increased tensile strength steels in vehicles.

Manufacturer's Corner: Keep PPE Cleaner with Firefighter-designed App

FireLinc can provide data to users about turnout gear cleanings and standards related to caring for PPE.

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Manufacturer's Corner: Five Tips for Choosing the Right Particulate Hood

Holly Blake looks at factors for choosing firefighter PPE hoods, including particulate protection, testing, durability and design features.

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Manufacturer's Corner: Firefighter Designs App to Clean Up PPE Practices

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue selected Spartan to custom build pumpers that meet the challenges found in the desert.

Manufacturer's Corner: 7 Factors to Buying the Perfect Pumper

Target Solutions Firefighter Training Records Management

Manufacturer's Corner: Why Computer-Based Training Works for Fire Departments of All Sizes