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NFPA 1850 Updates: What Fire Departments Need to Know

The 2026 edition of NFPA 1850 marks one of the most significant structural updates to turnout gear care and maintenance standards in years. This revision consolidates NFPA 1851 (PPE care and maintenance) and NFPA 1852 (SCBA maintenance) into one unified standard, streamlining expectations for fire

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