Firefighters are on the front lines of the effort to regulate PFAS because they have been particularly exposed to these chemicals through their jobs and equipment. Could the clothes that ...

Firefighter William Hill of Brockton, Mass., displays protective gear at Station 1 on Aug. 3 in Brockton, Mass. Firefighters around the country are concerned that gear laced with the toxic ...

Firefighters are known for saving ... studies that show that that peak shed from our turnout gear over time is deposited in our fire stations and brought home with us,” said McMillan.

A Brockton firefighter walks past protective gear at Station 1, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Brockton, Mass. – AP Photo/Steven Senne The news that PFAS compounds are in their gear — primarily ...

"This unit is specifically designed to clean service and repair firefighting gear on the road, at the station," Matros said ... It has all the machines to wash clean dry fire gear.

SANDY — The city's new fire station will include ... and contaminants out of the firefighter living space; separate exhaust systems for the bay and for gear storage; and a decontamination ...

(KATV) — A volunteer fire station in Saline County, Arkansas is raising money to help keep their station afloat, and purchase equipment ... Fire & Rescue, DMR/Firefighter Tammy Schmidt.

DMR/Firefighter, Tammy Schmidt said. One of the over 900 volunteer stations across the state, the Crows Fire Department’s funding is limited and much of their already pre-owned gear is wearing out.

They say chemicals known as PFAS in the coats and pants worn during emergencies may possibly contribute to higher rates of cancer among firefighters. Gabrielle Emanuel of member station WBUR has more.