Atlantic Bunker Gear Services

04/03/2020

Happy Friday!
We just wanted to take a moment after a busy week to update our customers that we are open and are full steam ahead.

03/23/2020

During the COVID 19 Pandemic Atlantic Bunker Gear management and staff will continue to serve the fire service community.
Due to the recent NS Government State of Emergency we have put new staffing policies in place.
The health and safety of our staff and customers remains our number one priority.
Please know we will do all we can to continue to clean, inspect and repair your gear. Should you have any questions please call us.
We want to extend our thanks and appreciation to all medical staff, fire fighters and first responders who are working to help keep our communities safe and healthy.
We will continue to help you as long as we possibly can.

03/16/2020

As the situation with COVID-19 – Corona Virus - continues to evolve throughout the world and within our own communities, Cumings Fire and Safety and Atlantic Bunker Gear will do our best to continue serving our customers and the many fire fighters and first responders who rely on our services. We will strive to help minimize any potential impacts on the men and women who serve our communities within the fire industry.
The safety and health of our employees and customers remains our top priority. We are incorporating new policies, enhanced sanitation practices and adapted work schedules to help ensure our workplace remains a safe and healthy environment.
As this situation continues to evolve and new recommendations come from government officials, we will base our decisions on these recommendations and the advice of the Public Health Agency of Canada. We will do all we can to keep our staff, customers and community safe. Any possible future changes to our services will be posted on FACEBOOK.
We ask that customers follow the recommendations of the Nova Scotia Government - remain home if you feel sick, practice social distancing and if you have been out of the country, please remain home for at least a two week period. We ask that no customers who have travelled out of the country visit our retail location. This is for the safety of our entire community. We will be happy to service you via email or over the phone.
We must all think of the health of our community at large, and act accordingly.
Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the Corona Virus.
Thank you for your support.
Stay safe, stay healthy!

Ian Kimball

12/05/2019

A big thank you to the New Brunswick Firefighters Conference organizers for inviting Atlantic Bunker Gear to speak at their recent event.
What a wonderful Crowd – they had lots of great questions for Michelle on NFPA 1851 and the recent changes to the standard.
Are you meeting the NFPA 1851 Standard? Remember – clean gear helps keep firefighters safe and healthy!

12/13/2018

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Wishing you all a safe and Joyous Holiday Season- from the staff and management of Atlantic Bunker Gear.

04/27/2018

Stay safe and stay healthy.

Using gloves to take off firefighting gear: Overkill or a necessary Standard Operational Practice? Watch the video above and decide for your self. The

04/06/2018

we have an immediate opening for a sewer at our facility in hebbville. this job entails the sewing of safety clothing on industrial machines. sewing experience is required. we are looking for an employee with a great work ethic and attention to detail. please send resumes to abgs@ns.sympatico.ca. pl...

04/06/2018

we have an immediate opening for a hard working, detail oriented, team player. this position entails the laundering of safety clothing and equipment, inspection of clothing and equipment and the processing of paperwork. full training will be provided. we need a team player who will be a great fit fo...

10/19/2017

More evidence that dirty gear is a serious concern. There are a number of things that can be done to minimize the exposure. Contact us and we would be happy to discuss these with you.

Like most firefighters, Ottawa Fire Capt. David Matschke has watched colleagues, including close friends, die from cancer.It is a common story among firefighters, who are exposed to harmful toxins …

09/22/2017

As Atlantic Canada's ISP we would be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning these changes. We are here to help!

NFPA 1851 is being revised, and early proposals would make it more clear how fire departments should clean contaminated PPE

09/20/2017

" Firefighter cancer has come to be viewed as more impactful than any other safety issue fire service personnel face." - Keep yourselves Safe and Healthy by understanding what you can do to minimize the risks.

Chief fire officers are just beginning to understand the magnitude of cancer in the fire service and the challenges to more effectively apply risk control

02/22/2017

http://www.annapoliscountyspectator.ca/news/local/2017/2/21/bunker-gear--what-you-dont-know-could-kill-you----eventually.html

LAWRENCETOWN - What you don’t know about bunker gear could kill you – eventually.

02/08/2017

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A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health study shows firefighters suffer from higher rates of cancer.

01/11/2017

Flash Hoods should be included in the annual Advanced Cleaning and Inspection of your bunker gear and that is our core business, but you can play a part in keeping yourself safe and healthy by frequently washing your own PPE. Here is an interesting article on best practices.
https://www.thefirefightingdepot.com/blogs/news/45461635-a-guideline-for-washing-your-firefighting-hood

A Guideline For Washing Your Firefighting Hood