Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death among firefighters. West Virginia firefighters are aware of the risk, but ...

Firefighters employ rigorous preventive measures to limit contact with hazardous substances during fire emergencies. Yet, ...

Advancements in heat-resistant materials and regulatory updates are enhancing the safety and health of firefighters by ...

YEAH, LORI, A COMMITTEE EARLIER TODAY APPROVED THREE BILLS THAT ALL DEAL WITH THESE PFAS OR FOREVER CHEMICALS, AS THEY’RE OFTEN CALLED, THAT HAVE BEEN LINKED TO DISEASES LIKE CANCER. IT’S A CAUSE THAT ...

PFAS, better known as 'forever chemicals', are almost inescapable in our drinking water. What are they doing to our health?

Today, an increasing body of scientific evidence is showing that sludge fertilizer can be heavily contaminated by PFAS, synthetic chemicals ... firefighting gear and other products, and that ...

Because PFAS are resistant to oil, water, heat, and friction, they help with fighting fires. However, when firefighters sweat in their gear, it absorbs into their bodies, which causes more harm ...

The International Association of Fire Fighters is demanding that all turnout gear be replaced with PFAS-free alternatives. Some states, like Massachusetts and Connecticut, and cities around the ...

The same goes for waterproof clothing; there's no need to throw out a perfectly good rain jacket, but the next time you're in the market for outdoor gear, you might consider a brand that's PFAS-free.

Earlier this year, the feds finalized strict limits on the “forever chemicals.” By 2029, all public water systems must limit the amount of the chemicals to comply with the EPA, reducing exposure for ...

Some of the gear in use now does not meet current safety standards under the National Fire Protection Association, some of which contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever ...