Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE ... and high demand for firefighting gear across various countries. European nations have stringent fire safety standards, which drive the need ...

Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are long-lasting and do not easily break down in the environment. Firefighter protective gear commonly uses PFAS chemicals because it helps waterproof protective ...

The Clayton Fire Department is making a significant change to enhancing firefighter safety by transitioning to new black ...

Volunteer firefighters in the Yukon are sometimes using expired protective gear when they respond to calls. The territory says it's ordered new gear that should arrive 'shortly.' ...

A firefighter's bulky gear keeps them safe and warm in the frigid ... to help crews lighten the load - with lighter personalized protective equipment or PPE, the Denver Fire Department said.

Innovative equipment enhances firefighter safety and gear longevity with advanced cleaning and drying technology.

Tribune First responders in Haughton now have new, state-of-the-art firefighting gear, thanks to funding secured through the ...

On Friday, firefighters from Hampton Roads are suing 26 companies and manufacturers for a total of $1.5 billion for exposing them to polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their protective gear.

34-Year-Old Firefighter ... in Paul’s protective pants, she began emailing everyone from firefighters to scientists while trying to learn everything she could about turnout gear.

Still, Seaman said his department will respond to any calls, even with expired gear, but may have to take extra precautions when doing so. Former volunteer and casual firefighter Russ Hobbis was ...

The Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs says about 80 per cent of volunteer firefighters in the territory are wearing expired protective equipment ... even with expired gear, but may have to take extra ...

It was the first time the Indiana General Assembly had ever allocated funding for firefighter equipment. But it wasn’t nearly enough. Indiana has hundreds of volunteer fire departments, and most ...