County officials say numerous local government entities are likely to join this or other class-action lawsuits over ...

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, officials of the Bastrop Fire Department announced that they received new Fire Dex – AeroFlex ...

To speed research efforts, the PFAS Alternatives Act 2023 proposes creating a $25 million fund for research and testing of PFAS-free turnout gear and another $2 million yearly for firefighter ...

An Independence Fire captain is heading back to work even more determined after suffering serious burns in late December.

The goal was for everyone to gain even more appreciation for the work our firefighters do. Their turnout gear alone weighs around 30 pounds. Then you add an air tank, an ax and heat cameras and it ...

Chesapeake’s proposed $1.65 billion operating budget, which will span to June 2026, has options for a multi-year capital ...

Public Works Committee recommended approval in a 4-0 vote to create a district for the 2025 water main project. Councilman David Schloegel was not present at the meeting on Thursday, March 27. The ...

Milliken & Company, headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has become the first textile manufacturer to offer ...

firefighters wear heavy gear and deal with the heat while battling a fire. "The turn out gear and the amount of weight that these guys are putting on their body—with the air packs and turnout ...

The Clayton Fire Department is making a significant change to enhancing firefighter safety by transitioning to new black ...