Milliken & Company Introduces Milliken Assure, a Non-PFAS Moisture Barrier for Use in Firefighter Turnout Gear
New offering marks the manufacturer’s entry into the moisture barrier product category.
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Humpday Hangout: Backroom Deals in Our Backyards
Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood speak with Miranda Spivack about her new book and Diane Cotter about her activism regarding PFAS in the fire service.
Stop Wearing Your Gear: A Call for Change in Firefighting Practices
P.J. Norwood calls for a cultural change when it comes to what calls firefighters wear their structural firefighting gear to.
MA Legislature Passes Ban on PFAS in Firefighter Turnout Gear; Bill Heads to Governor
The Massachusetts legislature has passed a ban on the use of toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighter gear.
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What Can Be Done About Environmental and Health Concerns Around PFAS in Firefighting Foam?
TECHNOLOGY TODAY | BY DANIEL J. CHO For decades, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has been a firefighter’s friend, prized for its ability to spread rapidly…
Fire Service Health and Culture Change: Why Not?
Todd LeDuc asks: What's stopping us from truly changing the fire service culture when it comes to cancer risk mitigation?
Politics and Tactics: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood speak to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential candidate who has been vocal on the issue of PFAS, about issues…
Understanding the Impact of PFAS in the Fire Service
While PFAS compounds have contributed to the effectiveness of firefighting, there are concerns about their potential adverse health effects.
Life Scan Wellness Centers to Show ‘Burned’ Documentary
Life Scan Wellness Centers is hosting a national showing of the documentary "Burned" at Miami Dade Fire Rescue Local 1403 Fire Hall in IAFF 12th…
Cross Plains Solutions Unveils SoyFoam, a PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam
Cross Plains Solutions’ SoyFoam is 100% free of intentionally added PFAS and is made with no fluorines.
Carna Bunker Gear to Exhibit at FDIC International
Carna Bunker Gear, an up-and-coming training gear company owned and operated by active firefighters and veterans, is set to exhibit at FDIC International 2024.
North American Fire Departments Get PFAS-Free Turnout Gear
Fire departments in Canada and the United States are set to get fire gear that's free from so-called "forever chemicals" linked to cancer.
