Florida PPE Services

🔥 Each week of #FireFighterCancerAwarenessMonth focuses on a specific theme for reducing cancer risk during fireground activities, at the fire station, and in our personal lives. We encourage you to take the time to review available resources for each week! 🎗️ Week 1: Presumptive Laws and Coverage with Occupational Cancer https://shorturl.at/oqgYa #FFCancerMonth #FightFFCancer #DoingItRight

🔥January is #NationalFirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️ Together, we can ensure that the people who risk their lives to protect us are given the support and protection they deserve. Their courage is unparalleled, and it’s our turn to help shield them from the dangers they face. For NEW resources for January 2025, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gNiyfrG https://lnkd.in/e8UPGhqx #FightFFCancer #FirefighterCancerAwarenessMonth #IAFF

Thank you to everyone who attended our NFPA 1851 Certification class this week! Due to high demand - we will be scheduling another class in late January or early February. Stay tuned for final dates! 🕒 If you are interested in your department personnel attending - please send an email to info@floridappeservices.com for more information!

Florida PPE Services wishes the happiest of birthdays to our amazing President/Owner Tonya Herbert who we all adore! And nothing like pranking your boss with trick candles that never blow out…..(maybe not the best prank for a boss in the fire service industry!)🤣 🔥

Attention Fire Departments! There is currently a limited time opportunity to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The deadline for the application is December 20th, 2024. Allowable items under the grant include extractors and other equipment and supplies used to mitigate exposure to hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals. Florida PPE Services offers extractors, SCBA washers, on-scene rinse systems, portable hose cleaners, DOT encapsulation bags, and NFPA 1851 certification training classes. Please contact us immediately if you need a quote and supporting information for your grant application. https://lnkd.in/gJ3gswn3 Info@FloridaPPEServices.com

Florida PPE Services thanks the brave individuals who have served in our nation's armed forces for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms. We are especially thankful to those who continue to serve our communities as first responders. Your resilience and dedication, both in uniform and in fire service, exemplify honor and service that resonate far beyond the call of duty. Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. We salute you.

ATTENTION FIRE DEPARTMENTS: NFPA 1851 Certification Class Available! Florida PPE Services is excited to announce our upcoming NFPA 1851 Certification Class on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. There are still openings available, so be sure to register today! This one-day, two-part training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on instruction to help your department become certified in developing and maintaining your own NFPA 1851 program. Our goal is to empower your personnel to take an active role in the care and maintenance of their PPE, improving safety and extending the lifespan of gear that keeps them protected on the job. We believe it’s critical to involve fire personnel in the process of preserving their health and safety, and we encourage you to be part of the solution! Space is limited—use the link below to download a registration form to secure your spot. REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/e4zbfCXN

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween! Reminder Safety Tips: -Use glow sticks or battery-operated candles for jack-o’-lanterns and other Halloween decorations. -When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric. -Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. -Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o’-lanterns with candles in them. -Keep Halloween decorations away from open flames and other heat sources, such as light bulbs and heaters. -Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. -Make sure all smoke alarms are working.   

Florida PPE Services spent the day with members of the Seminole Fire Department training them on NFPA 1851. After participating in the day long class, which included hands on training, they are now NFPA 1851 certified! Understanding how to properly maintain their gear is one step in mitigating occupational illnesses. If your department is interested in hosting a class, reach out to us! #NFPA1851 #bunkergear #turnoutgear #reducetherisk #didyoudecon

National First Responders Day is an important reminder to recognize the incredible bravery and selflessness of those who serve. Your courage and dedication make a profound difference in our lives and communities. Florida PPE Services expresses our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering service and the sacrifices you make every day. Thank you to all first responders for everything you do! #ThankYouToAllWhoAnswerTheCall #ThankYouForYourService #NationalFirstRespondersDay