A fireman is about to close the door to a firetruck while sitting in the driver's seat. Firefighters must frequently use PFAS-containing turnout gear to ensure protection from fire incidents. (Getty ...
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smoke-soaked firefighter gear can be rife with ...
A row of firefighters' helmets, coats, and boots in suspendered pants hang at the ready at a fire station. (Getty Images) Firefighting can be a very rewarding career, but it entails numerous risks, ...
The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet ...
TOM. YEAH, LORI, A COMMITTEE EARLIER TODAY APPROVED THREE BILLS THAT ALL DEAL WITH THESE PFAS OR FOREVER CHEMICALS, AS THEY’RE OFTEN CALLED, THAT HAVE BEEN LINKED TO DISEASES LIKE CANCER. IT’S A CAUSE ...
California wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators despite concerns about mobility and safety, according to new ...
A higher-than-normal level of fire retardant chemicals associated with cancer and other adverse health threats have been found in Maui firefighters who battled the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. According to ...
Exposure to fire smoke—which can be composed of particulate matter, gases, materials from buildings such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), toxic metals, and carcinogenic ...
Exposure to fire smoke-which can be composed of particulate matter, gases, materials from buildings such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), toxic metals, and carcinogenic ...
BARBERTON, Ohio — Fire officials in Barberton report that three people have been hospitalized due to carbon monoxide exposure. According to a release posted on the city's Facebook page, fire crews ...