When I received my first flash hood many years ago, I was told it would protect me from burn injuries to my head and ears. It was constructed from a single layer of flame-resistant material called ...

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Editor's note: Industry Insights are sponsored blogs submitted by manufacturers and suppliers serving the fire service industry. In addition to traditional hoods, the 2018 edition of the NFPA 1971 ...

High on Mount Hood, ultra-light ski boots strapped on my feet, I skidded to a stop and assessed the challenge ahead. The chaos had begun suddenly. The wind-deposited powder we’d been skiing gave way ...