Bright-colored vests and orange traffic cones are designed more for safety than as fashion statements for area firefighters. They're use is part of new guidelines adopted in May by the Monterey County ...
KENNETT, MO (WSIL) -- A local fire department gets some added protection thanks to the help of a grant. Kennett Fire Department purchased 10 new body armor vests with the help of a grant from ...
Firefighters and all other responders will be soon required to wear ANSI approved High Visibility Vests effective Nov. 24, 2008. A new federal rule requires responders to wear the vests while ...
(TNS) - Ohio's Village of Geneva on the Lake fire department recently received 17 bullet proof vests. Fire Captain Andy Kaschalk said the department received the high-strength, light-weight vests at ...
SEATTLE -- Seattle firefighters have added a new piece of equipment to their trucks -- something they hope will keep them safer. The city has bought 14 bulletproof vests and helmets and have another ...
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- As the world watches in shock as firefighters in Idaho were brutally attacked and gunned down while on a call. Bend Fire and Rescue is prepared for situations like this with ...
The Williamsville Fire Department unveiled eight new ballistic vests that will be worn by first responders when acting as EMT's. The ballistic vests, which are already in use by the department, are ...
Reflective safety vests should be worn by anyone performing an activity in low-light conditions where vehicles may be present. This includes roadside workers, parking lot attendants, cyclists, joggers ...