The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) announced Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 the upcoming transition to PFAS-free bunker gear for all its active firefighters. A news release notes that the ...

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

It isn't clear why, but one theory is that it comes from the protective equipment they wear during a fire—called turnout ... gear includes the protective shirt and pants worn for fighting ...

(Photo by Jess Mancini) VIENNA — New turnout gear and equipment were recently purchased by the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, thanks in part to a fundraiser and the support of the community ...

Two Linn County residents have been arrested by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after allegedly posing ...