Firefighter turnout gear is designed to protect against extreme heat and hazards, but new research suggests some of that ...

Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it ...

Firefighters suit up to escape flames, but mounting evidence suggests their own protective gear can quietly expose them to ...

The research — published Dec. 16 in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters — found that certain firefighter ...

These chemicals have been linked to health conditions such as cancer, thyroid disease and neurodevelopmental problems.

Some firefighter gear is being manufactured with chemicals called brominated flame retardants that could pose a risk to ...

The St. Pete city council is moving closer to approving its 2026 budget. The budget could cut funding for replacing firefighter bunker gear. The Fire chief and union president said the gear won't need ...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In responding to the needs of the fire service and building on a century's-long legacy in turnout gear innovation, the newest firefighter jacket from Globe ...

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 ...

Ramon Patron is four years old and has a huge interest in firefighters. He loves fire trucks, has all the toys, and is ...