There’s a clear gap between the protection offered by the FR (flame-resistant) knit hoods used today by many firefighters and the capabilities of modern high-tech fabrics. To narrow that gap VIKING ...

HOMER, N.Y. — The Homer Fire Department is trying out new gear in hopes to prevent fire fighters from getting cancer in the future. Firefighters at the department acquired 40 new protective hoods that ...

The protective barrier in the GORE® Particulate Hood covers the entire hood. The red stitching helps you know that you are wearing the right side out. Manufacturers’ Corner content is sponsored by ...

Nomex® Nano Flex technology is the big news in VIKING’s new, triple-layered, yet super lightweight range of NFPA-compliant hoods that protect the head and neck area from heat and potentially dangerous ...

Dayton, Ohio – today announced the new Honeywell Life Guard Hood for fire fighters that features an innovative, patent-pending design and proven fabrics that provide better blocking protection against ...

MOORHEAD — The Minnesota Firefighters Foundation dropped off a protective gift over the weekend in Moorhead. They gave firefighters nearly 40 protective hoods, which are used to provide a barrier from ...

The fire chief said every fire engine will get smoke evacuation hoods, which is a protective hood that firefighters can put ...

MARION — A fundraising campaign to benefit the Marion Fire Department has exceeded expectations, according to organizers. Spearheaded by local resident Jodi Castillo, the plan to raise money to buy ...

SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- The Seven Hills Fire Department was recently awarded an $11,970 Workers’ Compensation Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant to purchase 84 Gore particulate hoods ...