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Over 300 Mass. FDs share $5M in grants for new equipment

Essex and Gloucester departments are among 307 across the state sharing $5 million in state funding to buy updated protective gear and vehicle stabilization equipment

Study: Used turnout gear during training not a source of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Amid growing concern about PFAS “forever chemicals,” a pilot study suggests turnout gear used during training may not be a major airborne exposure source

Why are TPP values changing?

There has been a broad decline in protective garment composite thermal protective performance levels recently

4 challenges to fighting fire in the snow

Snow can hinder the size-up, hiding dangers and firefighter tools, and requires more effort to effect a fire attack, making rehab a must

NIOSH infographic shows how to remove PPE at fire scenes

The downloadable graphic shows the proper step-by-step doffing process aimed at protecting firefighters from harmful contaminants trapped in their gear

NYC bill would phase out PFAS from FDNY gear, test firehouse water by 2028

A new four-bill package would require the FDNY to replace turnout gear, add regular health screenings for firefighters and retirees, and test firehouse drinking water

Alarm time: The overlooked measure of firefighter protection

Alarm time connects lab performance to fireground survival — and shows why gear condition, moisture and design all matter

$146K AFG grant helps Ind. FD buy new fire, EMS gear

The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland...

IAFF asks court to dismiss lawsuits against NFPA over PPE standards related to PFAS

The firefighters' union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard

Va. FF takes PPE companies to court over leukemia diagnosis

Richmond Firefighter Jonathan Clarke alleges companies like 3M, Chemours and Honeywell knew turnout gear contained cancer-linked "forever chemicals" but hid the danger

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