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 ...

A bill to ban the sale of firefighter protective gear containing “forever chemicals” is gaining momentum in the Illinois ...

The Vermont Senate voted this week to advance legislation already passed by the House (H.238) that would outlaw the use of ...

A growing body of evidence reveals that PFAS in firefighter turnout gear is a serious occupational health threat, prompting ...

The measure, which is supported by the state’s firefighters, would mandate labelling of any gear that contains PFAS by 2026. And beginning in 2027, it would be illegal to sell PFAS-containing gear, ...

Firefighters face hidden risks from cancer-causing PFAS chemicals in their protective gear, prompting urgent calls for safer ...

According to the Vermont Department of Health, PFAS exposure can lead to reproductive and developmental disorders, decreased antibody response to vaccines, pregnancy-induced hypertension and ...

Gear is hung to dry, with a circulating fan and HVAC equipment to aid in the drying, to produce a near Cold Zone. Firefighters face intense situations every day, so they need a space where they ...

Imagine strapping on 70 pounds of gear before you even start working ... faced as they struggled just to walk around in full firefighter equipment. "This is a chance for specifically the elected ...

Tracy, who spent 28 years working as a firefighter, said it was only recently that they received one set of gear that is “99% PFAS free.” The new equipment was delayed in production ...

Firefighting is a lifesaving and high-stakes profession that demands courage and skill to respond to emergency calls and ...