Firefighters are already exposed to many risks to their well-being. The gear they wear and tools they use to keep themselves and others safe shouldn’t be one of them. New study makes concerning ...

Firefighters have more PFAS in their blood than the average person. It isn't clear why, but one theory is that it comes from the protective equipment they wear during a fire—called turnout gear.

An investigation into fluoroelastomer watch bands has revealed high levels of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a short-chain ...

There are limited alternatives that can comply with firefighting standards, making PFAS-based equipment and foams the only ...

Thinking about renovating your fire station? Janet Wilmoth provides these questions to ponder on whether the time is right.

The guidelines includes what disinfectants should be used to safely clean turnout gear and washing techniques.

According to a quote for the gear, 31 pairs of PFAS-free pants, jackets, liners and moisture barriers come to a price of ...

According to the International Association of Fire Fighters, 75% of line-of-duty deaths in 2024 were caused by cancer.

diesel exhaust and a group of chemicals known as PFAS in turnout gear. PFAS is an abbreviation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances"Last year, we did ultrasound screening for a bunch ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are man-made synthetic chemicals with substantial fire and ...