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

JAY — The Fire Rescue Department received a $5,000 grant from the state Firefighter Safety Equipment Fund to buy a heavy-duty washing machine that will filter out carcinogens from firefighters’ gear.

The bunker gear now includes vapor barriers up to the ears and neck to reduce chemical exposure. Firefighters are encouraged to wipe off their skin immediately after fires, shower as soon as ...

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

Trapp, who previously held the rank of lieutenant, recently resigned in lieu of termination following an internal ...

If your gear was dirty, it was a cool firefighter. If your helmet was all dirty and your turnout coat was all charred up, it was manly to come out looking like you just came out of the ashes.

If your gear was dirty, it was a cool firefighter. If your helmet was all dirty and your turnout coat was all charred up, it was manly to come out looking like you just came out of the ashes. That’s ...

Because of its chemical properties, it is prominent in aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) and turnout gears used by firefighters. However, despite its useful qualities, it has been discovered to ...

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 ...

The Loves Park Fire Department has received six new sets of bunker gear, also known as turnout gear, to replace their old and damaged sets, which will help keep firefighters safe from flames.

Fort Morgan firefighters are getting some new turnout gear after t City Council approved the purchase at their March 18 ...