If you're taking your personal protection gear with you home, place it in a sealed bag or container,” Nolan said. ... Protective gear for firefighters now linked to a growing cancer risk.

The gear meant to protect firefighters from the dangers of flames and smoke is now being linked to a growing threat: cancer.Across the country, firefighters are being diagnosed with cancer at ...

As part of the 2025 State of the State, Hochul announced new legislation to ban the sale of firefighter gear containing emerging contaminant per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in New York State.

Beyond firefighting gear, PFAS is used in too many products to list here. The U.S. Geological Survey in 2023 estimated that 45% of the nation’s tap water contained at least one PFAS chemical.

JAY — The Fire Rescue Department received a $5,000 grant from the state Firefighter Safety Equipment Fund to buy a heavy-duty washing machine that will filter out carcinogens from firefighters ...

2 states ban PFAS from firefighter gear. Advocates hope more will follow suit Massachusetts and Connecticut are the first two states in the nation to ban PFAS from firefighter gear, citing health ...

Beyond firefighting gear, PFAS is used in too many products to list here. The U.S. Geological Survey in 2023 estimated that 45% of the nation’s tap water contained at least one PFAS chemical.

2 states ban PFAS from firefighter gear. Advocates hope more will follow suit Massachusetts and Connecticut are the first two states in the nation to ban PFAS from firefighter gear, citing health ...

2 states ban PFAS from firefighter gear. Advocates hope more will follow suit Massachusetts and Connecticut are the first two states in the nation to ban PFAS from firefighter gear, citing health ...