November/December 2020 Issue – Fire Buyer

Firefighters are more than lifesavers; they are pillars of their communities, so their safety remains paramount and underpins this issue.

America is finally waking up to the dangers of PFAS-based foams—California has now banned them—and safer alternatives must replace them (see page 16).

A University of Central Lancashire study found firefighters face a four-fold cancer risk due to constant chemical exposure, underscoring the need for rigorous decontamination and improved gear (page 28).

Long-time industry leader Dräger discussed its Health for the Firefighter programme and forthcoming innovations with Danny O’Neill and Brian Hesler, explaining why crews trust the company (page 34).

Wildfire teams also battle carbon-monoxide threats; standard respiratory kit can be hard to deploy in the field, but practical substitutes exist (page 38).

We will always champion measures that keep firefighters safe, inform our readers, and push the industry forward. Enjoy the issue.