When Hereford and Worcester FRS needed to replace their PPE stock earlier this year, they decided to continue with the Central PPE and Clothing Contract (CPCC). Jon Pryce, Head of Operations Support, explains why. I’m responsible for a number of…
New ‘Gold standard’ firefighter kit for London crews and fire dogs
Today (Wednesday 31st October) London’s firefighters and their furry colleagues will be wearing new, gold coloured fire tunics and leggings as modernised personal protective equipment (PPE) is rolled out across the Brigade. It’s the biggest kit update for eight years.…
3M Donates Safety Equipment To Moorland Firefighters
Fire crews battling moorland blazes in Lancashire and Manchester have received a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from 3M. The science-based technology company gave a total of 150 reusable respirators and 200 flame-retardant bump caps to Lancashire Fire and…
DuPont refreshes its PPE branding for easier specification and compliance with new EU regulation
DuPont Personal Protection has successfully completed a rebranding and recertification of its extensive range of PPE garments to make it easier for customers to specify the correct level of protection for their application and comply with the latest regulations. The global rebranding includes the ProShield®, Tyvek® and Tychem® brands and…
SFRS invests £1.3m into new nationwide kit for severe weather response
More than 7,000 firefighters across Scotland will soon benefit from a £1.3million investment into new specialised kit for severe weather response. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is issuing new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits to every firefighter across the…
A change of clothing
In recent years, the UK emergency services sector has changed significantly as roles and responsibilities have evolved, and new technology and procurement practices have been introduced. This has had a significant impact on the PPE industry, leading to the emergence…
Ballyclare – Xenon points the way ahead for fire-and-rescue garments
With the introduction of its Xenon range, Ballyclare signalled a new direction in the design and manufacture of multifunctional fire-and-rescue garments. The range has since found a growing popularity with fire services both at home and abroad, and with a…
Fire service veteran Richard Gorst joins Hainsworth team
Hainsworth Technology has appointed a former senior fire officer to its Protectives team. Richard Gorst joins Hainsworth as Sales Director for Protective Fabrics with responsibility for the UK, Scandinavia and Canada. Richard brings with him a wealth of knowledge and…
Bristol Uniforms Expands UK Operations
Bristol Uniforms, a global leader in the design and manufacture of firefighter PPE, has taken on additional premises to create a Central Cutting Unit and is recruiting extra staff as part of a significant business expansion. The company was recently…
Fit for action
When designing PPE for firefighters, providing protection against the dangers of fire is of course paramount. Thanks to the work of leading international fibre and fabric manufacturers, there are now several highly specialised materials available on the market offering a…
