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 ...
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 ...
A Boston-based nonprofit addresses occupational cancer threat that causes 70-75% of firefighter line-of-duty deaths ...
In response to San Francisco's ordinance banning PFAS chemicals, the SFFD is transitioning its entire fleet to non-PFAS ...
In Quincy, fire officials say new gear is not free of harmful chemics. Worcester says it uses a brand that's different that the one used by Quincy. Diane Cotter, wo helped raise awareness of the issue ...
In this conversation with Peter Askey of Ricochet Gear, you’ll learn how a Philadelphia-based manufacturer has revolutionized structural firefighting gear since 1999. Askey explains Ricochet’s ...
When Illinois House Bill 2409 goes into effect, it will require manufacturers selling firefighter gear to state their gear ...
Local fire departments are facing unprecedented delays for new equipment as a nationwide backlog forces them to wait years.
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