Demonstrating a continued commitment to helping those in need – both at home and abroad – the members of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department have donated 55 sets of retired turnout gear to fire departments in the Philippines that lack access to critical protective equipment. This generous donation was part of a larger effort involving several Southern Maryland fire departments to supply life-saving gear to fellow firefighters in under-resourced areas overseas. The gear, though retired from service here in accordance with national safety standards, will provide essential protection to first responders working with limited resources. In the United States, firefighting turnout gear is regulated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Under NFPA 1851, departments must retire structural firefighting gear no later than 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of its condition. While this ensures maximum safety for U.S. firefighters, it often means that still-usable gear is taken out of service. Donating it to departments in developing nations helps extend its impact where it is needed most. The effort to get this gear to the Philippines was spearheaded by an individual who, through personal travels, witnessed firsthand the extreme lack of firefighting resources in provinces such as […]
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