Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — Firefighters face many risks as part of their jobs, and not just when battling fires. Horry County Fire ...
Independent laboratory testing has confirmed that Milliken fabrics used in the manufacturing of firefighter turnout gear contain no detectable PFAS, based on third-party analysis conducted by Forever ...
A growing body of evidence reveals that PFAS in firefighter turnout gear is a serious occupational health threat, prompting urgent calls for federal legislation, research funding and safer ...
The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear department-wide. The gear, which includes Milliken Assure™—North America’s first ...
Fire crews will be getting a new installment of non-PFAS turnout gear. Horry County Fire Rescue announced that they've recently rolled out 80 sets of new Fire-Dex AeroFlex turnout gear made with ...
Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it may also introduce chemical exposures. A U.S. study found that brominated ...
Selection Demonstrates Strength of California PPE’s Turnout Maintenance and Service QualityHUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ...
Firefighters in Colorado face a lot of dangers that put them at risk of injury or illness, but one of the more prevalent problems can come from their own gear. Now, Aurora Fire Rescue is taking steps ...