MA Governor Signs Law Phasing Out Toxic PFAS in Firefighters’ Gear
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS in firefighters' protective gear.
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Stop Wearing Your Gear: A Call for Change in Firefighting Practices
P.J. Norwood calls for a cultural change when it comes to what calls firefighters wear their structural firefighting gear to.
NH Firefighters Work to Rid State of Legacy PFAS Foam
New Hampshire hopes to collect 10,000 gallons of firefighting foam containing hazardous "forever chemicals" or PFAS and ship them to Ohio to be annihilated.
A Closer Look at CT Firefighters’ PFAS Lawsuit
The lawsuit says that PFAS break down when exposed to heat, leading to an increased risk of exposure.
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Inside Airport’s Efforts to Clean Up PFAS Firefighting Foams
Washington will require the state's 11 commercial airports to remove their PFAS products and replace them by fall 2025.
Two More CT Fire Departments Sign on to PFAS Lawsuit Over Turnout Gear
Firefighters from two more Connecticut departments have been added to a class-action federal lawsuit against the companies that make their protective gear.
Fire Service Health and Culture Change: Why Not?
Todd LeDuc asks: What's stopping us from truly changing the fire service culture when it comes to cancer risk mitigation?
Politics and Tactics: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood speak to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential candidate who has been vocal on the issue of PFAS, about issues that impact firefighters.
Understanding the Impact of PFAS in the Fire Service
While PFAS compounds have contributed to the effectiveness of firefighting, there are concerns about their potential adverse health effects.
Life Scan Wellness Centers to Show ‘Burned’ Documentary
Life Scan Wellness Centers is hosting a national showing of the documentary "Burned" at Miami Dade Fire Rescue Local 1403 Fire Hall in IAFF 12th District.
Cross Plains Solutions Unveils SoyFoam, a PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam
Cross Plains Solutions’ SoyFoam is 100% free of intentionally added PFAS and is made with no fluorines.
Carna Bunker Gear to Exhibit at FDIC International
Carna Bunker Gear, an up-and-coming training gear company owned and operated by active firefighters and veterans, is set to exhibit at FDIC International 2024.