Yes, NFPA 1851 recommends that turnout gear undergo an advanced inspection every 12 months, at a minimum, or whenever a potential problem is spotted. And it only makes sense, doesn’t it? After all, your turnout stands between you and extreme heat, chemicals and bodily fluids that can do you harm. This series of LION videos will provide you with the training you need on advanced turnout gear inspection. So, grab your turnout gear and helmet, an inspection form, a length of new reflective trim identical to that on your turnout, a focused-beam flashlight, a bucket, measuring cup, isopropyl alcohol and a fluorescent job light — then…
Category: Health
Exercises that help you ‘stay low’
Staying low — it’s key to safely getting you in and out of your daily firefighting grind. This firefighter fitness article provides you with strength-building exercises that help you stay low while managing the added weight of your PPE and a charged line.
Welcome to LION Connects
Say hello to Steve Schwartz, CEO of LION, as he welcomes first responders from around the globe to LION Connects.