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

EDITOR: It would be helpful to know some facts about the fires in Los Angeles as well as earlier fires in Napa and Sonoma ...

(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.

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 ...

In response to new research about PFAS in turnout gear, the IAFF has urged their members to limit the amount of time they wear it. Members should only wear their gear to a fire and then remove them as ...

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 ...

A bill submitted for consideration by a member of the House of Representatives proposes to give volunteer firefighters a ... of clothing costs. Bunker gear and self-contained breathing apparatuses ...

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 ...

Studies continue to highlight the significant increased risk of certain cancers among firefighters. The Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund is a transformative effort to fund cutting ...

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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 ...

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / The V Foundation for Cancer Research, in partnership with Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) and Emergent, proudly announce the official launch ...