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IAFF sues NFPA to remove PFAS from protective gear

“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless

2 Calif. FFs' families sue equipment makers 2 years after fatal fire

The families of Porterville's Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones allege negligence, wrongful death and strict products liability design defect

In COVID-19 hot zones, firefighters now ‘pump more oxygen than water’

Despite the fire service's key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic, according to fire officials