A fireman is about to close the door to a firetruck while sitting in the driver's seat. Firefighters must frequently use PFAS-containing turnout gear to ensure protection from fire incidents. (Getty ...

These chemicals have been linked to health conditions such as cancer, thyroid disease and neurodevelopmental problems.

Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it ...

AND ON THE KETV MOBILE APP. WELL, AS THE SUMMER HEATS UP, MOST OF US FIND A PLACE TO STAY COOL INSIDE. WHETHER IT’S BLASTING THE AC OR SITTING BY THE POOL. BUT FIRST RESPONDERS LIKE FIREFIGHTERS, THEY ...

In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, David Dachinger sits down with Tonya Herbert, owner of Thin Red Line Decon and Florida PPE Services. The discussion reveals critical insights into ...

Firefighter turnout gear is designed to protect against extreme heat and hazards, but new research suggests some of that ...

FALL RIVER — After six years, Jason Burns feels he’s earned a quick breather. Then it’s back to the job of trying to save lives. The Fall River firefighter has a longstanding side job as an activist, ...

Some firefighter gear is manufactured with chemicals called brominated flame retardants that could pose a risk to firefighter ...

Turnout gear. Bunkers. Whatever the term is that you use to describe your personal protective equipment (PPE), the objective has always been the same: protect. But while improvements in technology and ...

As the summer heats up, most of us find a place to stay cool, whether that's blasting the AC or sitting by the pool. But first responders like firefighters don't get that luxury. No matter the time of ...