PPE News

R.I. files lawsuit against manufacturers of 'forever chemicals'

Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturers of...

Ind. governor signs bill to monitor PFAS in firefighters across the state

By Bill Carey FireRescue1 Staff INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a bill establishing a pilot...

Ill. FD to spend $500K on PFAS-free PPE to reduce cancer risk

By Suzanne Baker Naperville Sun NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Naperville took steps this week to reduce firefighters' exposure to harmful chemicals...

$1.2M grant helps Maine FDs recruit, train volunteer firefighters

By Bill Trotter Bangor Daily News ELLSWORTH, Maine — Using grant money from the Federal Emergency Management...

5 Ala. firefighters burned, injured during rescues in fatal fire

By William Thornton al.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Two Montgomery firefighters who were injured in a fatal Sunday night blaze were seriously...

FDIC 2023: MSA spotlights its Connected Firefighter Platform

At FDIC 2023, the MSA team showed FireRescue1 its Connected Firefighter Platform, an ecosystem of technology-based tools centered around the G1 SCBA....

A small-town VFD’s 6-year journey to minimize carcinogen exposure

By Rick Steele The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) in Pennsylvania has a long history steeped in the tradition of being innovators and...

Ore. FD reports theft of about $10K in gear from chief's truck

By Leila Merrill FireRescue1 PORTLAND, Ore. — About $10,000 in Portland Fire & Rescue equipment was stole from a battalion...

NFPA calls IAFF lawsuit over PFAS in bunker gear misguided, ill-informed, meritless

By Leila Merrill FireRescue1 QUINCY, Mass. — An NFPA spokesperson responded recently to a lawsuit over PFAS in bunker gear brought by the...

IAFF sues NFPA to remove PFAS from protective gear

By Rick Sobey Boston Herald DEDHAM, Mass. — The International Association of Fire Fighters has filed a lawsuit to remove...

Seriously, why do some firefighters still let their suspenders hang down?

In this installment of What's Your Problem, Chief Goldfeder answers this question: I don't understand departments allowing their members to...

Union to FDNY: Do more to guard FFs from e-bike fire smoke; it may be as risky as 9/11 toxins

By Thomas Tracy New York Daily News NEW YORK — Thick smoke and gases released by burning e-bike and scooter batteries could be as dangerous as...

Know your gear: What does a successful wear trial look like?

Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics By Courtney Levin, FireRescue1 BrandFocus Staff Investing in turnout gear is a big deal. Not only do the...

How will the upcoming NFPA changes affect firefighters’ gear?

Sponsored by Globe By Courtney Levin, FireRescue1 BrandFocus Staff The fire service is constantly changing, introducing new tools, PPE, tactics and...

Don’t delay! Check out the 2022 AFG PPE Project Guide (eBook)

Sponsored by MSA Safety/Globe FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants application period started on January 9, 2023 and closes on February...

Know your gear: Why you should be wearing FR stationwear

Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics By Courtney Levin, FireRescue1 BrandFocus Staff An immense amount of time and energy goes into making...

Technology on the fireground: How these 3 tools can help bolster communication

Sponsored by MSA Safety By Courtney Levin, FireRescue1 BrandFocus Staff Safety on the fireground isn’t a solitary endeavor. While it’s...

Know your gear: Moisture management

Sponsored by TenCate Protective Fabrics By Courtney Levin, FireRescue1 BrandFocus Staff No matter what part of the world you live in, there will be...

PFAS Act passes House of Representatives, expected to be signed into law

By FireRescue1 Staff WASHINGTON — The Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances (PFAS) Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote...

MSA Globe ATHLETIX Whiteboard: Is Your Turnout Gear Keeping Up

Is your turnout gear keeping up? Discover the benefits of Globe Athletix turnout gear and how it can help firefighters perform at peak capacity....