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In this FirefighterNation.com article, learn about the PPE challenges women firefighters face in the fire service.
Two California lawmakers are working to remove a deadly chemical from firefighter gear. Assembly Bill 1181 comes more than a year after a KCRA 3 investigation delved into PFAs, the chemical that ...
Female firefighters are facing a major issue with ill-fitting gear. Steps must be taken to ensure they receive the same level ...
The National Fire Protection Association reported 62 on-duty firefighter deaths in 2024, down from 90 in 2023; a 31% overall ...
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.
Through Toledo Helps Ukraine, more than 10 sets of decommissioned firefighting gear are heading to Ukraine, offering critical ...
LIME CITY — Perrysburg Township is contributing to Toledo Helps Ukraine initiative “From Surplus to Survival” by donating ...
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott signed into law late yesterday further restrictions on the use of toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting gear, dental ...
Firefighter put their lives on the line every single day. However, that comes with an increase of health risks. Those in the line of duty have a high chance of being diagnosed with cancer. According ...