One of the first steps in addressing health concerns is measurement. For firefighters, one health concern is that their gear ...

Quincy's city council is debating a $2.6 million bond to replace firefighter gear containing potentially harmful PFAS chemicals. Some councilors are delaying the vote to ensure the new, PFAS-free gear ...

Quincy's city council approved a $2.6 million bond to buy new turnout gear for its 271 firefighters. The purchase was prompted by the discovery of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in existing gear ...