The Lincoln Fire Department is proud to share that we have purchased our first set of PFAS-free turnout gear. This initiative ...
Firefighter gear, including breathing masks, can retain a substantial amount of “forever chemicals” that have been linked to ...
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. Studies ...
Sooty helmets were once a badge of honor. But research shows firefighters absorb carcinogenic particles through their skin ...
Some firefighter gear contains brominated flame retardants linked to serious health risks PFAS-free gear may use replacement chemicals that bring their own concerns Researchers urge more transparent ...
There are inherent risks that come with being a firefighter. But the people who knowingly assume those risks in order to save others’ lives never bargained for becoming sick from the very gear they ...
Researchers urge more transparent labeling and safer gear choices. FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some protective gear worn by firefighters may contain chemicals linked to serious health ...