Firefighters are already exposed to many risks to their well-being. The gear they wear and tools they use to keep themselves and others safe shouldn’t be one of them. New study makes concerning ...

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, ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) required firefighters to wear an outer layer of protective gear that could withstand 500 degree Fahrenheit temperatures for five minutes.

“Firefighters may encounter PFAS both in their working environment and in their gear,” the NIST study noted. “Reducing unnecessary PFAS exposure is an important step toward improving ...

“We do have to communicate and make sure everyone ... That preparation also includes their gear. Firefighters wear about 70 lbs of gear not just for protection but also to help stay warm.

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