#395 Firefighter PPE for a Changing World with Vicki Jackson of MSA

Every firefighter knows the feeling: sweating through a call in full structural PPE gear when it wasn’t needed. Fatigue, heat stress, restricted movement. These things cost us on the job.

That’s why I sat down with Vicki Jackson from MSA Bristol, leaders in firefighter PPE, to talk about what “PPE Fit for a Changing World” really means.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ The philosophy behind right kit for the right call
✅ Why hybrid & modular gear is changing the game
✅ How stretch technology boosts performance & comfort
✅ The two-helmet approach and smarter head protection
✅ Inclusive PPE that actually fits all firefighters
✅ Procurement frameworks and their impact on innovation

This isn’t about ticking boxes on safety it’s about designing gear that keeps us safe, sharp, and ready for every type of call.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the future of firefighting kit and why your next set of PPE could change how you work on the fireground.

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