Cleaning for EVA
The EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system should be cleaned and inspected after each use and prior to storage. Detach the battery pack, breathing tube,…
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Knowledge and Know-how for Your Safety
We want you to get the most out of your PPE equipment. Our experts guide you through choosing the right equipment, getting the best fit, maintaining gear for optimum performance, and more. Choose a category to filter our insights to match your needs.
Hat Sizing And How To Measure Your Head
Hat Sizing An average head size for men is size 7 3⁄8 (using U.S. sizing), 58 cm (using European sizing) or 7 1⁄8 (using UK sizing). The average head…
Stability Matters
4 Essential Elements for a Well-Fitting Hard Hat “I can’t count the number of times my hard hat has fallen off when I bend forward.” It’s…
Thermoplastic vs Fiberglass
Thermoplastic versus fiberglass. What’s the difference? Which material is better? There are many misconceptions about these two fire helmet materials. Both thermoplastic and fiberglass materials…
Replacing Your Fire Helmet
The NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting states that the mandatory retirement age for…
How Resilient is Your Helmet
When fighting fires, there’s no time for firefighters to worry about their equipment. Typical heat exposures due to firefighting fall well within the range of…
