We are hopeful that we will never have to put gear on that contains PFAS and that we will see a reduction in cancer rates in ...

"Cancer is the No. 1 killer for firefighters right now ... the carcinogens can get trapped in a firefighter’s gear. And many departments simply don’t have the heavy-duty machines or processes ...

NBC News reported in April 2022 that fire departments across the U.S. were donating equipment to Ukraine as part of a nationwide program called Project Joint Guardian. "The gear they're looking ...

The Charleston firefighter recalled not only wearing ... was the NFPA modifying its standards to limit PFAS in gear to no more than 100 parts per million. The new standard, Hoyle contended ...

Fire departments across the state are relishing ... according to Rigney. “No Turnout Gear Beyond This Point” signs are attached to many of the doors, a specialized HVAC system roars above ...

With no fire gear, he took a ladder from a neighbor and rushed up to save the family. “Somebody said, ‘a ladder's here,’ and I turned around and I grabbed it, and up the steps I went ...

firefighter gear and facility enhancements. There would be no tax increase if voters approve the bond, according to the ballot language. The fire protection district asks voters to approve a bond ...