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<title>4 DC firefighters receive PBI Golden Knights award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; Four DC-area firefighters were awarded the PBI Golden Knights award after being injured in April 2011. Firefighters Warren Deavers, Ramon Hounshell and Charles A. Ryan III along with Lt. Robert Alvarado of D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department received the award April 26 for their response to a house fire last year, said a release from PBI. &quot;The PBI Golden Knights ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 16:15:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Another viewpoint: Reasons to change the thermal protective performance test methods</title>
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<description><![CDATA[By Pat Freeman As with most things in life, every argument has two sides. I have the pleasure of sitting on several NFPA technical committees with Jeff and Grace Stull and can tell you that it is normal, and actually very acceptable, that reasonable people can disagree reasonably. The NFPA 1971 technical committee is made up of very passionate people from several different walks of life: firefighters ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 17:26:05 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fundamentals of thermal protective performance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It has often been said that if there is one property that firefighters feel they know about, it is thermal protective performance, or what most of us refer as TPP. TPP is what defines the thermal insulation of structural firefighter protective clothing. It is more likely to be specified by a fire department than any one single requirement, yet do we really understand what thermal protective performance ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:58:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>FR1 community: Top 15 'magical' PPE improvements</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As a social experiment, we offered our Facebook fans a magic wand to change one thing about their PPE. We received some innovative answers, some goofy ones and even a few from folks who don&#39;t think anyone with a wand should be in the fire service. But some common themes emerged, so here are the top 15 ways you&#39;d improve your PPE (What did we miss? Add your ideas in the comments): &quot;SCBA ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 21:52:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>FR1 survey: Firefighter personal protective equipment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In early May of 2012, FireRescue1 conducted a survey on firefighter &rsquo;s use of Personal Protective Equipment. We have posted the results to the survey below. They represent a poll of 463 firefighters. Highlights: &bull; 44% of firefighters wear a flip down shield, and 28% wear a combination of eye protection. &bull; Color preference is split between black &amp; tan for Turnout gear, with 39.8% ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:57:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Recognize Risk Factors</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Exposures occur in several forms and by several routes. Respiratory exposures occur because firefighters remove breathing apparatus without knowing airborne hazards exist...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:19:41 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Globe Manufacturing Honors Washington DC Firefighters Injured on the Job</title>
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<description><![CDATA[PITTSFIELD, NH &mdash; In April 2011, four firefighters were injured when units from the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department were dispatched to a house fire. That same night representatives from Globe Manufacturing and PBI Performance Products were in town at the CFSI (Congressional Fire Services Institute) dinner. Exactly one year later, PBI presented the four&mdash;Chuck ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 21:47:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Z-Flex Silver: A Revolutionary Fabric System for the Next Generation of Proximity Gear</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Difference is in the Details Firefighting has always been tough. And today, technology designed to make our everyday lives easier is now making firefighting more difficult. Nowhere is this more evident than in Airport Crash and Rescue, Petrochemical and HAZMAT emergencies. Fires are burning hotter, longer and can give off heat in excess of 3000&ordm;F. These extreme conditions require more in Personal ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:30:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Quaker Safety Offers Cleaning and Repair Services for all Brands of Turnout Gear</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Quakertown, PA &mdash; You may know us as a manufacturer of top quality turnout gear. We&rsquo;ve been around since 1986. We&rsquo;ve also been providing our customers with reliable repair services for just as long.We&rsquo;re now making our expertise at repairing gear available to all fire departments, regardless of the brand of gear they&rsquo;re wearing. Our goal is to make it easier for you to care ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:04:27 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Globe Celebrates 125th Anniversary by Giving 125 Sets of Gear to Volunteer Departments </title>
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<description><![CDATA[Eligible departments can apply at www.nvfc.org Pittsfield, NH - Globe has reached a milestone and is celebrating by giving back to fire departments in need. In honor of the company&rsquo;s 125th anniversary, Globe has partnered with Dupont and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to donate 125 sets of gear in 2012 to deserving fire departments. Through this donation program, all-volunteer fire ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012 23:37:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>True North Announces 2012 FDIC Scholarship</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Seattle, WA &ndash; True North, a leading manufacturer of quality bags, backpacks and fire resistant clothing, is pleased to announce the 2012 FDIC Scholarship. The scholarships will allow two firefighters to attend classes and Hands-On-Training (H.O.T.) at FDIC (Fire Department Instructors Conference) 2012 in Indianapolis on April 16-21. In these especially difficult times with budgets being cut to ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:56:08 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Globe FIT: G-XTREME 2012</title>
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<description><![CDATA[G-XTREME 2012 turnout gear comes in a whole new dimension in fit: SHAPE. Firefighters come in a remarkable range of shapes and sizes. When your gear really fits, it's not just more comfortable. It enables you to perform your job to the maximum of your ability—without extra bulk and without compromising movement. Globe's G-XTREME turnout gear is designed to move the way the human body moves: without ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:27:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How does your turnout gear perform in the real world?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Firefighters across America are choosing to wear this gear for non structural calls. It is a much cooler, and lighter alternative to turnout gear but still provides high levels of protection against the hazards of the job. UL Certified for Technical Rescue and Wildland Fire Fighting. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:57:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Quaker Safety at the NY State Fire Chiefs Conference</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:43:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>LION Acquires BullEx, HAAGEN - Synergy in Action</title>
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<description><![CDATA[LION is excited to announce that Bullex DigitialSafety and HAAGEN Fire Training Products have joined the LION group of companies! Together we will provide the global fire service with the most complete fire training and PPE readiness solutions of anyone in our industry. Watch the video to see the LION, BullEx and HAAGEN synergy in action. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:54:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire-Dex and OCC at FDIC 2008, Indianapolis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Fire-Dex and Paul Teutul Sr. at FDIC 2008 in Indianapolis. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:33:51 UTC</pubDate>

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