A new study has found that some protective gear worn by firefighters contains chemicals that could be harmful to their health. Firefighters wear special clothing called “turnout gear,” which is made ...

Quincy's mayor alleges new firefighting gear contains PFAS despite being advertised as PFAS-free. The gear manufacturer, Safety Components, denies intentionally adding PFAS and claims the detected ...

AND ALONG THE PROCESSION ROUTE. IT’S ABOUT PROTECTING OUR PROTECTORS, THE PEOPLE WHO SAVE LIVES AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE. BUT IN TOO MANY CASES, FIREFIGHTERS ARE DYING BECAUSE THE GEAR THEY WEAR, THE ...

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 ...

When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could jeopardize their performance and safety. Their gear is bulky, and it may not ...

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 ...

CONWAY — Horry County Fire Rescue recently became the first department in South Carolina to purchase firefighting gear that is free of forever chemicals. The decision comes amid growing concerns about ...