Sent flowers? Check. Made dinner reservations? Check. Purchased one of those mandatory heart-shaped boxes of candy? Check. Conducted routine cleaning of your turnout gear… wait. What? Valentine’s Day is all about putting in a little extra effort to maintain the important relationships in our lives. Way back in 2013, we began a tradition of taking a Valentine’s Day look at different respirators and their proper care. That initial science blog discussed the importance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) maintenance for fire fighters. This year, we want to spread the love to include turnout clothing and promote proper cleaning procedures in
…
