Amanda Newsom's two decades of experience testing and certifying first responder PPE provides the platform for her stance that how firefighter turnout gear is built must evolve. Many of the PPE sizing ...

Analysis by a team from Drexel University found that firefighters may shun safety gear due to the pressure of living up to their risk-taker image. Jennifer Taylor, PhD, associate professor in Drexel’s ...

Female firefighters are facing a major issue with ill-fitting gear. Steps must be taken to ensure they receive the same level of protection as their male counterparts. In 1818, Molly Williams of ...

In response to San Francisco's ordinance banning PFAS chemicals, the SFFD is transitioning its entire fleet to non-PFAS ...

“My safety is more important” and “me first.” These ideas are voiced and taught openly by many firefighters, but challenging the notion that firefighter safety trumps all is overdue. To be clear: Yes, ...

OVIEDO, Fla. — The Oviedo Fire Department has upgraded to new, lightweight PPE to improve firefighter comfort and safety during low-risk emergencies. The new Tec-Gear PPE offers firefighters a lighter ...

MEDINA, Ohio -- Fire Chief Larry Walters expressed his gratitude to the Park Foundation during a Sept. 8 City Council Finance Committee meeting after announcing that the local foundation has recently ...

(The Center Square) – Illinois firefighters will soon be wearing protective gear free of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” under a new state law supporters say will save lives but that also raises ...

The fire service is built on a foundation of bravery, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to the safety of our communities. Yet, beyond the flames and smoke, there is another battle that ...