Join us for an informative webcast titled “Fit For Her: Innovating Turnout Gear for Female Firefighters’ Safety and Performance,” featuring three industry experts: Karen Lehtonen, VP of Global R&D & Innovation at LION, Dr. Meredith McQuerry, Carol E. Avery Associate Professor and Director of the ThermaNOLE Comfort Lab® at Florida State University, and Dr. Cassandra Kwon, Research Assistant Professor at NC State University. This webcast will explore the latest research and innovations in turnout gear designed specifically for female firefighters, including key findings on how improperly fitting gear affects performance, safety, and fatigue.
Fit For Her: Innovating Turnout Gear for Female Firefighters’ Safety and Performance
Video Highlights
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KY Firefighter Flown to Hospital After FD Tanker Rolls Off Bridge Into Creek
The firefighter who was injured is a volunteer firefighter with the Northern Pendleton Fire District.