Wear and tear changes measurable PFAS levels in firefighter hoods, gloves and wildland gear

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

Southside High firefighting students gear up for real-world rescue drills in Chocowinity

CHOCOWINITY, Beaufort County — Students at Southside High School spent Saturday building hands-on skills for careers in fire ...
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Quincy council OKs money for new firefighter gear, with some caveats

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 ...