Yassin Afroukh, Regional Sales Manager for First Responder and Milipol at MSA Safety, talks Intersec Saudi, local partnerships, connected technology and Vision 2030
University of Kentucky graduates develop turnout gear for firefighters
Two University of Kentucky alumni are contributing to the design and maintenance of turnout gear used by firefighters across the United States.
From helmets to cloud tech, MSA reveals what’s next for firefighters at ESS
MSA Safety has reported that its subsidiary Bristol Uniforms presented its managed services programme for fire protective clothing and PPE at the Emergency Services Show (ESS) in Birmingham.
MSA Safety’s latest launch raises safety standards for hazardous work
MSA Safety has announced two new product launches at the 2025 National Safety Congress and Expo in Denver, Colorado.
From bandannas to N95s: It’s finally time for wildfire fighters to mask up
U.S. Forest Service has ended its prohibition on masks for Wildfire Fighters and will now provide N95 respirators during major incidents across the United States.
Turnout gear’s dirty secret: Gear Wash explains contamination risks
Brian Marenco, Director of Major Accounts at Gear Wash, explains how proper PPE decontamination can protect firefighters from harmful contaminants embedded deep within turnout gear
Illinois to ban PFAS in firefighter gear from 2027
Illinois will ban firefighter gear with intentionally added PFAS from 2027.
Ballyclare to showcase firefighter PPE at UK Emergency Services Show
Ballyclare has announced it will present its latest firefighter protective clothing at the Emergency Services Show (ESS) in Birmingham on 17–18 September 2025.
Still manually washing your PPE? Why fire services across Europe are switching
MEIKO examines the risks of poorly cleaned PPE, including equipment failure, cross-contamination and technician exposure
Rescue Intellitech introduces DE Series washing machines for firefighter PPE care
Rescue Intellitech has announced the launch of its DE Series washing machines designed to decontaminate firefighter protective clothing.