Former and current federal firefighters say they welcome the proposed changes but worry that the wrong respirator or mask ...

Michael Warmuth will discuss the need to develop an organized PPE asset tracking program for fire departments, building on a case study from his department. The webcast will look at how their ...

Longtime fire service grants consultant Brian Vickers will outline the best practices for obtaining grants to help your fire department purchase updated PPE that meets the latest standards to protect ...

A new bill sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla would explore landmark respiratory protections to shield wildland ...

MEDINA, Ohio -- Fire Chief Larry Walters expressed his gratitude to the Park Foundation during a Sept. 8 City Council Finance Committee meeting after announcing that the local foundation has recently ...

OVIEDO, Fla. — The Oviedo Fire Department has upgraded to new, lightweight PPE to improve firefighter comfort and safety during low-risk emergencies. The new Tec-Gear PPE offers firefighters a lighter ...

Firefighter cancer prevention starts with leadership. In this webinar, Jim Burneka shares 25 actionable steps that department leaders can take to lower cancer risks within their crews—from daily PPE ...

(The Center Square) – Illinois firefighters will soon be wearing protective gear free of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” under a new state law supporters say will save lives but that also raises ...

DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced the winners of its 2025 DuPont Innovation Awards for Thermal and Mechanical Protection, recognizing some of the most exciting developments in the personal protective ...

Natalie Beneviat Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 12:00 a.m. | Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 12:00 a.m. Spending a day as a firefighter Sept. 20 in Franklin Park could lead to bigger things. At least that is the hope ...

A manufacturer that produces firefighting gear is doing Something Good for a fire department in Arizona’s southwestern edge.

The Oviedo Fire Department introduces innovative Tec-Gear PPE, a lighter alternative designed to enhance firefighter comfort, reduce fatigue, and limit contaminant spread during low-risk ...