Senators propose bill to require PPE for wildland firefighters, but some have reservations

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

Firefighter Health: Decontamination, Gear Safety, and Cancer Prevention

Hidden dangers lurk beneath improper gear maintenance. The podcast reveals the importance of decontamination for health and ...
JD Supra

PFAS in Firefighting Foam (AFFF) and Equipment: State-by-State Regulations - Updated November 2025

Numerous states have either enacted or proposed regulations regarding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) present in ...
LAist on MSN

California senators demand PPE, greater smoke protections for wildland firefighters

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

Oviedo Fire Department rolls out lightweight Tec-Gear PPE for safer low-risk responses

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 ...