In what has become a typical 4-1 split vote, the Orono City Council approved the hiring of a firefighter and the replacement of some equipment and a turnout gear extractor ...

and lug heavy equipment without feeling overly encumbered. Likewise, a wildland firefighter's gear must be all-inclusive, with every possible tool at the ready that he or she could need while ...

Thursday Austin city council voted to ban a known cancer-causing chemical found in some firefighter equipment ... to ban ...

The department handles the testing in-house, allowing its firefighters to develop a sense of pride and ownership over the ...

Researcher R. Bryan Ormond is pursuing several research projects relating to removing PFAS from firefighter turnout gear.

Firefighters operate in environments in which their protective gear must withstand constant ... gloves as not merely a component of safety equipment but as part of a sustainable operational ...

Firefighting is considered one of the most dangerous professions due to the extreme conditions and hazards that firefighters face. They must use personal protective clothing (PPC) and equipment (PPE) ...

Odessa Fire Rescue is committed to innovation, focusing on the latest tools and practices to protect the community. The department prides itself on being a closely knit ...

Those firefighters will now be a little safer with new equipment paid for, in part, by $160,000 from the Assistance Firefighters Grant, with the department matching 10% for the gear. The department ...

She said it was “very cool” seeing how excited kids got with each new piece of equipment. She also shared how impressive it is that firefighters can move so well in the gear. “It’s really ...

The Delhi Fire Services have implemented a comprehensive plan to ensure safety during Diwali. With maximum deployment and ...

Firefighters face not only the direct danger of battling flames, but also a hidden threat from the very gear designed to protect them. "Firefighting gear has got forever chemicals in it that are ...