Step up to ADVANCETM! An outershell fabric constructed of KevlarT and NomexT IIIA aramid, Southern

Step up to ADVANCETM! An outershell fabric constructed of KevlarT and NomexT IIIA aramid, Southern Mills` Advance offers firefighters an economical choice for superior inherent thermal resistance. Advance offers exceptional cut and tear resistance for longer wear life due to rip-stop weave and two-ply yarn construction. Only Southern Mills offers AdvanceTM fabrics. (770) 969-1000.

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Fire at Rio De Janeiro’s Carnival Costume Factory Leaves 10 Hospitalized

A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city's iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized.

After Three Fire Deaths, FDNY Asks People to Quit Blocking Hydrants

This week, two deadly fires—one in Brooklyn and another in the Bronx—have highlighted a persistent problem in New York City: blocked fire hydrants.