For every firefighter, it’s standard equipment. Those bulky, thick clothes called turnout gear are designed to protect fire crews from heat and flames. “We have gear that’s designed, personal ...

With cancer the number one cause of death for firefighters, Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would allocate $3 million to replace fire apparatus thought to be causing cancer. Studies ...

EVERGREEN, Mont. - Evergreen firefighters are receiving new gear which will help them stay safe while battling blazes in the Flathead. The Fire Department recently received a $5,000 donation from ...

The state Senate Monday passed legislation long pushed by firefighters that would ban PFAS in turnout gear by 2027. The Senate passed the legislation around 11:30 a.m. and it will now be sent to the ...