The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear department-wide. The gear, which includes Milliken Assure™—North America’s first ...

PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio -- When it comes to the Parma Heights Fire Department, dressing for success is tied to personal protective equipment. That’s why Fire Chief Matt Bernard said his department aims to ...

The Binghamton Fire Department has been awarded a federal grant following months of debate over a source of funding for ...

GRANDVIEW, Mo. — The Grandview Fire Department received $19,496 in grant funding to purchase new turnout gear for its firefighters. The funding, provided through the Gary Sinise Foundation, in ...

Firefighters Toxic Gear PFAS Firefighter Brendan Dyer suits up in recently issued non-PFAS turnout gear at Fire Station 4 in East Providence, R.I., on July 3, 2025 ...

SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — Firefighters face many risks as part of their jobs, and not just when battling fires. Horry County Fire Rescue has introduced new equipment aimed at reducing one of those risks ...

Cancer is the leading cause of death for firefighters and their turnout gear has chemicals that have been linked to the disease. Lawmakers are now considering a bill that would help departments ...

Fort Morgan firefighters are getting some new turnout gear after the Fort Morgan City Council approved the purchase at their March 18 meeting. During the meeting, Chief Trae Boehm reported on bids ...

Firefighters across the United States are taking legal action for justice as they continue to face toxic exposure to per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) embedded in their gear. These "forever ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Every time he rushed out on a fire call, East Providence Lt. Thomas Votta knew he put himself at risk for cancer. There are potential carcinogens in the smoke billowing ...