The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern University (CSU) announced that NVFC member Stephanie Humberd of Burkburnett, Texas, will receive the National Volunteer Fire Council Scholarship.

CSU—an online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama, and leader in first responder education—has teamed with NVFC for several years to offer two scholarships to members. Each scholarship will cover up to $13,200 toward one CSU online degree program and will be applied directly to the recipient’s tuition for up to three years or until the student has completed their online degree program.

Humberd, a volunteer firefighter/EMT with the Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department, is proud to serve her Texas hometown and is enthusiastic about broadening her education with a degree.

“I'm eager to continue my education and give my department more educated personnel to better our services for the community and department,” she said. “This scholarship will open more opportunities in the fire service for me and possible chances for a career position. It will allow me to better myself, which will help me, my family and community.”

Humberd plans to use the scholarship to pursue a bachelor’s degree in fire administration at CSU. The mother of three also hopes to continue to set an example for another group of youngsters, too.

“As the leader of the Fire Explorers junior firefighter program, I am very excited about training and teaching the firefighters of the future,” said Humberd. “It's an honor to be able to help mold them and give them all the knowledge and preparation I can to be great firefighters.”

The scholarship was also awarded to John Sullivan, a volunteer firefighter with the Pegram Fire Department in Pegram, Tennessee.

More: https://www.columbiasouthern.edu/

By Alan M. Petrillo

The personal protective equipment (PPE) needs of emergency medical service (EMS) responders differ from those of structural firefighters, with less emphasis on protection from heat and more on protection from bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and other substances.

As a result, PPE manufacturers are making gear tailored for those specific needs as well as turnouts compliant with multiple National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

1 Lion makes the MedPro line of EMS turnout gear with a Westex® DH fire-resistant, breathable outer shell and a CROSSTECH® EMS moisture barrier. (Photos 1 and 2 courtesy of Lion.)

EMS Turnouts

Alysha Gray, product manager of fire PPE for Lion, says that Lion introduced its MedPro™ emergency medical call gear last year and that it is compliant with NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing and Ensembles for Emergency Medical Operations. Gray says MedPro’s outer shell is constructed of Westex® DH fire-resistant, breathable fabric with a Hydropel Premier finish “that gives both comfortable and durable protection against flash fires.” MedPro gear has a durable CROSSTECH® EMS moisture barrier that protects against blood, body fluid, and water while still remaining breathable, she says.

2 The TR-51 series of TECHRESCUE® turnout gear made by Lion is dual compliant with NFPA standards for EMS and technical rescue work.

Gray points out that MedPro gear, available in both navy and high-visibility yellow colors, has PCA-reinforced elbows, knees, and cuffs; has Lite-N-Dri™ knee cushioning; functional pockets for easy tool access and versatility; and “superior mobility because of a banded crotch, underarm bellows, and bi-swing back,” she adds.

Karen Lehtonen, vice president of innovation and product management for Lion, notes that Lion’s TR51™ technical rescue and recovery ensemble is compliant with NFPA 1999 and NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents. “Our technical rescue PPE is a multipurpose garment that is an option for EMS use,” Lehtonen says. “The Nomex® outer shell is tough and durable for extended wear life; the 3M Scotchlite™ reflective material makes sure you’re seen in low-light and daylight conditions; and the CROSSTECH S/R removable liner provides liquid penetration resistance to water, blood, and bodily fluids.”

Rob Freese, senior vice president of marketing for Globe Manufacturing Co., says Globe’s EMSRESCUE™ gear is all-weather, waterproof, breathable, lightweight, windproof, and comfortable. “The gear is compliant with NFP

By Alan M. Petrillo

The personal protective equipment (PPE) needs of emergency medical service (EMS) responders differ from those of structural firefighters, with less emphasis on protection from heat and more on protection from bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and other substances.

As a result, PPE manufacturers are making gear tailored for those specific needs as well as turnouts compliant with multiple National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

1 Lion makes the MedPro line of EMS turnout gear with a Westex® DH fire-resistant, breathable outer shell and a CROSSTECH® EMS moisture barrier. (Photos 1 and 2 courtesy of Lion.)

EMS Turnouts

Alysha Gray, product manager of fire PPE for Lion, says that Lion introduced its MedPro™ emergency medical call gear last year and that it is compliant with NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing and Ensembles for Emergency Medical Operations. Gray says MedPro’s outer shell is constructed of Westex® DH fire-resistant, breathable fabric with a Hydropel Premier finish “that gives both comfortable and durable protection against flash fires.” MedPro gear has a durable CROSSTECH® EMS moisture barrier that protects against blood, body fluid, and water while still remaining breathable, she says.

2 The TR-51 series of TECHRESCUE® turnout gear made by Lion is dual compliant with NFPA standards for EMS and technical rescue work.

Gray points out that MedPro gear, available in both navy and high-visibility yellow colors, has PCA-reinforced elbows, knees, and cuffs; has Lite-N-Dri™ knee cushioning; functional pockets for easy tool access and versatility; and “superior mobility because of a banded crotch, underarm bellows, and bi-swing back,” she adds.

Karen Lehtonen, vice president of innovation and product management for Lion, notes that Lion’s TR51™ technical rescue and recovery ensemble is compliant with NFPA 1999 and NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents. “Our technical rescue PPE is a multipurpose garment that is an option for EMS use,” Lehtonen says. “The Nomex® outer shell is tough and durable for extended wear life; the 3M Scotchlite™ reflective material makes sure you’re seen in low-light and daylight conditions; and the CROSSTECH S/R removable liner provides liquid penetration resistance to water, blood, and bodily fluids.”

Rob Freese, senior vice president of marketing for Globe Manufacturing Co., says Globe’s EMSRESCUE™ gear is all-weather, waterproof, breathable, lightweight, windproof, and comfortable. “The gear is compliant with NFP

By Alan M. Petrillo

The personal protective equipment (PPE) needs of emergency medical service (EMS) responders differ from those of structural firefighters, with less emphasis on protection from heat and more on protection from bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and other substances.

As a result, PPE manufacturers are making gear tailored for those specific needs as well as turnouts compliant with multiple National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

1 Lion makes the MedPro line of EMS turnout gear with a Westex® DH fire-resistant, breathable outer shell and a CROSSTECH® EMS moisture barrier. (Photos 1 and 2 courtesy of Lion.)

EMS Turnouts

Alysha Gray, product manager of fire PPE for Lion, says that Lion introduced its MedPro™ emergency medical call gear last year and that it is compliant with NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing and Ensembles for Emergency Medical Operations. Gray says MedPro’s outer shell is constructed of Westex® DH fire-resistant, breathable fabric with a Hydropel Premier finish “that gives both comfortable and durable protection against flash fires.” MedPro gear has a durable CROSSTECH® EMS moisture barrier that protects against blood, body fluid, and water while still remaining breathable, she says.

2 The TR-51 series of TECHRESCUE® turnout gear made by Lion is dual compliant with NFPA standards for EMS and technical rescue work.

Gray points out that MedPro gear, available in both navy and high-visibility yellow colors, has PCA-reinforced elbows, knees, and cuffs; has Lite-N-Dri™ knee cushioning; functional pockets for easy tool access and versatility; and “superior mobility because of a banded crotch, underarm bellows, and bi-swing back,” she adds.

Karen Lehtonen, vice president of innovation and product management for Lion, notes that Lion’s TR51™ technical rescue and recovery ensemble is compliant with NFPA 1999 and NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents. “Our technical rescue PPE is a multipurpose garment that is an option for EMS use,” Lehtonen says. “The Nomex® outer shell is tough and durable for extended wear life; the 3M Scotchlite™ reflective material makes sure you’re seen in low-light and daylight conditions; and the CROSSTECH S/R removable liner provides liquid penetration resistance to water, blood, and bodily fluids.”

Rob Freese, senior vice president of marketing for Globe Manufacturing Co., says Globe’s EMSRESCUE™ gear is all-weather, waterproof, breathable, lightweight, windproof, and comfortable. “The gear is compliant with NFP