The urgency for safer firefighting gear is growing as awareness of the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) increases. These "forever chemicals," known for their persistence in the environment, have been linked to significant health risks, particularly among firefighters. This article discusses the material concerns regarding PFAS in turnout...

It's a story we want to believe. For brave firefighters, risking their lives on the frontline every day, finally receiving gear at no cost containing none of those horrible PFAS chemicals. The East Providence Fire Department in Rhode Island is charting a new course. As a tremendous first step in...