Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted the efforts of the State’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control’s protocols that aim to ...

The “Firefighter Turnout Gear Market” is poised for significant growth in the upcoming decade, driven by a confluence of technological innovation, shifting consumer demands, and favorable economic ...

At each session, firefighters view a live demonstration of the decontamination ... If firefighting turnout gear is not decontaminated properly after a fire, firefighters risk exposing harmful ...

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

To address this issue, the PFAS Alternatives Act 2023 proposes to fund efforts for research and development of new firefighting turnout gear and reduce health risks to firefighters. A total of $25 ...

The federal hiring freeze implemented by President Donald Trump has affected the hiring of a crucial group of federal workers: firefighters. The freeze comes at a critical time, when fire ...

(WKRN) — According to a 2023 report from the U.S. Fire Administration, firefighters have a 14% ... That’s why his employees carry two sets of turnout gear: in case one becomes contaminated.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, in partnership with Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) and Emergent, proudly announce the official launch of the Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund on ...