The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet ...

Researchers validated a non-destructive wipe test to detect PFAS on firefighter gear and SCBA masks, revealing contamination ...

A new “wipe test” on firefighter gear has been likened to “turning on a blacklight in a dark room,” and may lead to important ...

Fire and rescue services across the Thunder Bay area have received a total of nearly $446,000 to protect firefighters. About ...

Erie Mayor Joe Schember emphasized the progress of the city’s fire department today, highlighting a range of improvements during his administration as he nears the end of his term. Under ...

Joe Scheumann laments fire departments', officers' and firefighters' disregard—conscious or not—of safety standards that are ...

California wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators despite concerns about mobility and safety, according to new ...

The Killeen City Council will consider approving more than $3 million for firefighting equipment that will help firefighters ...

The Connecticut Fire Academy is getting a significant boost in expanding its equipment and gear to help train future firefighters. Officials with the Connecticut Fire Academy said they have received a ...

As various illnesses have been surging nationwide, a number of states have brought in mask mandates to try to reduce the rate of transmission. Among vulnerable populations, many of the illnesses that ...

Fire service instructors and fire department officers fail when they hesitate to alert probationary and new firefighters to how their actions fall short of expectations. The best fire service ...

This article was originally published on May 22, 2024, and is being republished by The Independent as the UK grapples with a “tidal wave” of illness this flu season When a Texan farm worker caught ...