IAFF supports firefighters suing over PFAS in turnout gear One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
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
Mass. firefighters sue 25 companies over cancer-causing chemicals in gear The defendants include 3M, Buckeye Fire Equipment, Johnson Controls and Tencate Protective Fabrics
NH city considers mask exemption for first responders Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
COVID-19: The conflagration’s still spreading, so where do we go from here? Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
Interactive Timeline: The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response