A Brief Guide to the Different Types of Firefighter Gloves
Gloves aren’t usually a piece of equipment people connect with firefighters, but they’re an indispensable tool in their work. Here are a few different types.
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Tips for Breaking in Tactical Firefighting Boots
Whenever you buy footwear, you need to break them in. Wildfire boots are no exception. Here are several tips for breaking in tactical firefighting boots.
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The Different Materials Used in Wildland Protective Clothing
The kind of material used in wildfire-fighting clothing can be the difference between life and death. What substances are used for wildland protective clothing?
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What Exactly Makes Water Such a Great Firefighting Agent?
Water is almost always the best medium to use when putting out a fire. How does that work, and what exactly makes water such a great firefighting agent?
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Why Mental Health Is Important for Wildland Firefighters
If you’re a wildland firefighter, you know that your physical health is important. But what’s the state of your mental health? Stress can take its toll there.
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Structural vs. Wildland Firefighting: What’s the Difference?
There's more than one way to fight a fire, and there are even more firefighting occupations. Learn the differences between structural and wildland firefighting.
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6 Tips for Choosing the Right Fire Hose Nozzle
Picking the right fire hose nozzle can be the literal difference between life and death. Here’s what to keep in mind when choosing the right one.
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The Anatomy of an Emergency Wildland Fire Shelter
A firefighter’s only chance might rest with a portable fire shelter when worst comes to worst in a wildland fire. Here’s what they’re made of and how they work.
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What Are the Requirements for Wildland Fire Gloves?
Wildland firefighters must wear fire gloves to protect their hands from the expected and unexpected dangers they encounter while controlling wildfires.
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How To Wash and Care for Fire-Resistant Clothing
Fire-resistant clothing requires special care and attention. If properly cared for, it will do its job of protecting you and last for years.
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When and Where Do Most Wildfires Occur in the US?
Through climate change and human neglect, the number of wildfires has increased through the years. But when and where do most wildfires occur in the US?
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Top 5 Innovations in Wildland Firefighting
Fighting wildfires has come a long way. Today, many new innovations are keeping firefighters safe while helping with fire suppression. Learn the top 5 here.
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