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

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

As the legislative session gains momentum, New York lawmakers are set to announce new bills aimed at protecting residents ...

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

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

PFAS or perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl are synthetic chemicals dangerous to human health. Although the Environmental ...

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department has announced the transition to PFAS-free bunker gear for all its active firefighters. Bunker gear traditionally contained PFAS as the chemicals are known for ...

NIST reported that firefighters have higher levels of PFAS in their blood than most people, but the reason is unclear. Some believe it comes from their turnout gear — the protective gear worn when ...

Cathy: A NEW MINNESOTA LAW AIMED AT COMBATING PFAS, ALSO KNOWN AS FOREVER CHEMICALS, TOOK EFFECT EARLIER THIS MONTH. THE NEW LAW PROHIBITS SALE OF PRODUCTS THAT KNOWINGLY INCLUDE PFAS. AMONG THE ...

Everyone knows that firefighting is a dangerous job — jumping into burning buildings is not for the faint of heart. And because of the inherent risks and the important role they play for the public, ...