PPE, Decontamination and the Human Cost of Firefighting

PPE, Decontamination and the Human Cost of Firefighting

June 17, 2026 · 36 min · Season 3 · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of PPE, decontamination, and the health risks firefighters face due to contamination.

In this episode, Managing Editor Duncan J. White speaks with Andy Slater, ManagingDirector of PGI Safety, and Robbie Burns, Hampshire firefighter and Watch Manager, about the critical importance of personal protective equipment (PPE), effective decontamination practices and firefighter health. The discussion explores the growing awareness of contamination risks faced by emergency responders, the long-term health implications of exposure to hazardous substances and the practical steps fire and...

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