Firefighter turnout gear is designed to protect against extreme heat and hazards, but new research suggests some of that ...

These chemicals have been linked to health conditions such as cancer, thyroid disease and neurodevelopmental problems.

Some firefighter gear is manufactured with chemicals called brominated flame retardants that could pose a risk to firefighter ...

Quincy's mayor alleges new firefighting gear contains PFAS despite being advertised as PFAS-free. The gear manufacturer, Safety Components, denies intentionally adding PFAS and claims the detected ...

With cancer the number one cause of death for firefighters, Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would allocate $3 million to replace fire apparatus thought to be causing cancer. Studies ...

San Francisco firefighters are finally getting the protective gear they were promised after years’ long research revealed ...

A growing body of evidence reveals that PFAS in firefighter turnout gear is a serious occupational health threat, prompting urgent calls for federal legislation, research funding and safer ...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester County Fire Rescue made a big purchase aimed at lowering firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals. The county has outfitted more than 80 ...

MILE OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES. TWO ASSEMBLY MEMBERS ARE WORKING TO REMOVE A DEADLY CHEMICAL FROM GEAR MEANT TO PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS. THE BILL COMES MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER A KCRA THREE INVESTIGATION ...

When firefighters in California head into the flames, they wear special gear to protect them from heat, moisture, smoke and falling materials. But the same equipment meant to keep them safe exposes ...