Turnout gear. Bunkers. Whatever the term is that you use to describe your personal protective equipment (PPE), the objective has always been the same: protect. But while improvements in technology and ...

A firsthand experience at the Lafayette Parish Fire Department highlights the physical toll of firefighting during extreme heat, where gear alone can push body temperatures past 110 degrees. LAFAYETTE ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fireman is about to close the door to a firetruck while sitting in the driver's seat. Firefighters must frequently use ...

Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout ...

Chemicals used on nonstick pans, stain-resistant clothes and construction materials also line the gear used to protect firefighters – but it could make them sick, and some state lawmakers are taking ...

Photo at top courtesy of Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department PIO. Fire safety advocate Diane Cotter is on a mission. Ever since her husband, Lieutenant Paul Cotter, of the Worcester (MA) Fire Department ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Every time he rushed out on a fire call, East Providence Lt. Thomas Votta knew he put himself at risk for cancer. There are potential carcinogens in the smoke billowing ...

In this video, I address the rumors swirling around about my firefighter hose and share the journey of how I finally fixed it. Join me as I reveal the steps I took to solve this issue and silence the ...

Quincy's mayor alleges new firefighting gear contains PFAS despite being advertised as PFAS-free. The gear manufacturer, Safety Components, denies intentionally adding PFAS and claims the detected ...