Michael Moore includes $25 million in state money to help fire departments purchase gear free of toxic chemicals. The legislation has passed the Senate, as part of a larger bond bill. Moore believes ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A nondestructive test with a small polypropylene wipe can help firefighters identify chemicals linked to cancer ...

The Quincy City Council is considering a $2.6 million bond to buy new protective gear for 280 firefighters. Current firefighter gear has tested positive for potentially dangerous chemicals, including ...

Officials at the U.S. Forest Service knew gear worn by wildland firefighters contained potentially dangerous “forever chemicals” years before the agency publicly acknowledged the issue, according to ...

The FRIEND Firefighter STEM Camp, presented in partnership with Philomath Fire and Rescue and the Corvallis Fire Department, ...

PFAS is a threat to firefighters’ health. Forever Analytical has launched a new screening program for firefighters, gear + textile manufacturers to detect PFAS. It’s no longer business as usual for ...

Fire Captain Joel Shanks says the Clayton Fire Department’s strong focus on safety is changing what it means to serve in the ...