Some firefighter gear is manufactured with chemicals called brominated flame retardants that could pose a risk to firefighter health, according to a study published in Environmental Science & ...

Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it may also introduce chemical exposures. A U.S. study found that brominated ...

The Quincy City Council is considering a $2.6 million bond to buy new protective gear for 280 firefighters. Current firefighter gear has tested positive for potentially dangerous chemicals, including ...

One of the first steps in addressing health concerns is measurement. For firefighters, one health concern is that their gear commonly contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called ...

Quincy's mayor is seeking a $2.6 million bond to replace firefighter gear after some tested positive for PFAS chemicals. The gear was advertised as "PFAS free" by the manufacturer, Safety Components, ...