<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Great West Fire & Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great West Fire & Safety]]></description><link>https://www.gr8westfireandsafety.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:45:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gr8westfireandsafety.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sounding the Alarm: Mental Health in the Fire Service, and How to Get Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health. It’s a phrase you hear often but in the fire service, it’s harder to own. The reality is clear: firefighters face behavioral health challenges at higher rates than the general population, and too often, those who need support don’t know how to ask for it.]]></description><link>https://www.gr8westfireandsafety.com/post/5-sustainable-building-practices-for-eco-friendly-construction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e63b7f1d970a38ee6d1678</guid><category><![CDATA[LATEST FROM FIREDEX]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:47:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66af9a_3423806b41d1415c9e3ef0ef36bd9d8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_978,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stacy Messerschmidt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AeroFlex Turnouts Verified for Particulate Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[As concern grows around fireground contaminants, particulate barriers have become a popular addition to turnout gear. While these added layers are designed to reduce exposure, they also come with a trade-off: reduced breathability and increased heat retention, which can contribute to heat stress.]]></description><link>https://www.gr8westfireandsafety.com/post/6-essential-safety-tips-for-every-construction-site</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e63b7f1d970a38ee6d1677</guid><category><![CDATA[LATEST FROM FIREDEX]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:32:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66af9a_8eb9d71fb2694e228bcf1fcbee179992~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_978,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stacy Messerschmidt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFPA 1970: What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the ever-evolving world of firefighting, it can feel like changes in procedure and protocol are constant. The NFPA has a variety of standards for each component of gear and their use, including the new NFPA 1970 standard that sets out PPE guidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.gr8westfireandsafety.com/post/top-5-construction-tips-for-building-your-dream-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e63b7f1d970a38ee6d1676</guid><category><![CDATA[LATEST FROM FIREDEX]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:29:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66af9a_5ffafd1d0e774b6ebe5da48c4a5c5db3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stacy Messerschmidt</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>