Firefighters are already exposed to many risks to their well-being. The gear they wear and tools they use to keep themselves ...

The latest NIST study provides more information about exposure risk for firefighters from their firefighting protective gear.

The protective clothing worn by wildland firefighters often contains PFAS, according to a new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The study also found PFAS in ...

Thermal protection in clothing, particularly for firefighters and other professionals exposed to extreme heat, is a critical area of research. Protective clothing must not only shield the wearer ...

“Our team is passionate about helping to protect first responders, and our certification results prove that firefighters don’t have to compromise on health, protection, or comfort when ...

As firefighters are on the front lines, risking their lives to protect communities, their gear poses risks to their health.

That’s the intent of legislation signed by Gov. Maura Healey in August, which phases out the use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective gear. For years, firefighters and their loved ones have ...

Researchers have said the methods used to clean firefighters' protective clothing and equipment were not effectively implemented, which has caused protective gear to be contaminated for its next ...