Firefighters suit up to escape flames, but mounting evidence suggests their own protective gear can quietly expose them to chemicals tied to cancer, hormone disruption, and other long‑term health ...

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) — First responders answer the call to serve, day and night, no matter the weather, but when temperatures drop and roads become icy, they take precautions to keep their ...

In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, David Dachinger sits down with Tonya Herbert, owner of Thin Red Line Decon and Florida PPE Services. The discussion reveals critical insights into ...

A new “wipe test” on firefighter gear has been likened to “turning on a blacklight in a dark room,” and may lead to important safety protocols to help firefighters reduce their risk of cancer. In the ...

PFAS is a threat to firefighters’ health. Forever Analytical has launched a new screening program for firefighters, gear + textile manufacturers to detect PFAS. It’s no longer business as usual for ...

Researchers urge more transparent labeling and safer gear choices. FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some protective gear worn by firefighters may contain chemicals linked to serious health ...

When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could jeopardize their performance and safety. Their gear is bulky, and it may not ...

Officials at the U.S. Forest Service knew gear worn by wildland firefighters contained potentially dangerous “forever chemicals” years before the agency publicly acknowledged the issue, according to ...