{"id":13783,"date":"2020-09-17T14:30:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T14:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unimac.com\/en-international\/funding-for-fire-department-purchases-requires-a-well-orchestrated-approach-and-some-mutual-aid\/"},"modified":"2020-09-17T14:30:40","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T14:30:40","slug":"funding-for-fire-department-purchases-requires-a-well-orchestrated-approach-and-some-mutual-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unimac.com\/international\/fr\/funding-for-fire-department-purchases-requires-a-well-orchestrated-approach-and-some-mutual-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding for fire department purchases requires a well-orchestrated approach and some mutual aid"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know the importance of NFPA 1851. Codifying the guidelines for laundering PPE and requiring documentation are steps that are hoped will help reduce not just the instances of cancer in firefighters, but also mortality rates.<\/p>\n

The present COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the need to follow these same guidelines in laundering PPE even more regular when making first responder calls<\/a>. The bottom line: quality industrial laundry equipment has become immensely important for firehouses. However, funding several thousand dollars in laundry equipment for each house is a tall order for departments big and small. Below, are tips to assist fire chiefs in making their case to municipalities, fire districts and city officials.<\/p>\n