Firefighter turnout gear is designed to protect against extreme heat and hazards, but new research suggests some of that ...

Some firefighter gear is manufactured with chemicals called brominated flame retardants that could pose a risk to firefighter ...

A charity motorcycle ride in Hawke’s Bay supporting firefighters has been labelled “absolutely amazing” after a record ...

These chemicals have been linked to health conditions such as cancer, thyroid disease and neurodevelopmental problems.

Moses Lake firefighters held their Christmas community event at ground level this year. “The last few years, we’ve done what ...

The department worked with textile innovator Milliken & Company and gear manufacturer Fire-Dex to fulfill the order, whose first shipment was delivered this month. The department plans to receive ...

A new study has found that some protective gear worn by firefighters contains chemicals that could be harmful to their health ...

MISSOURI (KFVS) - Some Heartland volunteer fire departments were approved for state equipment grants. According to the ...

Firefighters say for far too long they've been quietly betrayed by the very equipment intended to protect them.

"Forever chemicals" used to make firefighters turnout gear more resistant to water and heat also increase the risk of certain ...