Turnout gear. Bunkers. Whatever the term is that you use to describe your personal protective equipment (PPE), the objective has always been the same: protect. But while improvements in technology ...

Two California lawmakers are working to remove a deadly chemical from firefighter gear. Assembly Bill 1181 comes more than a ...

Many firefighters wear ill-fitting turnout gear, for a variety of reasons. ... Firefighter Turnout Gear: Why Is Fit Important? April 4, 2012. FFN Editorial Staff. 9 min read. Share To: ...

Last month, we began covering an amazing rescue and close call by FDNY Firefighter Peter Demontreux. As is evident by his actions and the end result of this fire, in addition to his high level of ...

As FDNY firefighters battle an average of three lithium-ion ... Ansbro has begun conversations with FDNY Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to ramp up the cleaning of bunker gear after e-bike ...

A black probationary firefighter graduated from ... Smith posted several selfies under the name “King Alex” — including one of him bare-chested in his FDNY helmet and bunker gear and ...

Study tests firefighter turnout gear with, without PFAS. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 / 11 / 231130184046.htm ...