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 ...

A project begins to stop PFAs contamination in drinking water, the Kalamazoo River and other sources in Otsego.

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.

Lawmakers will convene for a work session Tuesday afternoon to discuss a resolution addressing the presence of cancer-causing chemicals in firefighting gear.

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

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

As research evolved, it has shown that PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) used in the protective layers of firefighter turnout gear have also been linked to cancer. Subsequently ...

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