Two California lawmakers are working to remove a deadly chemical from firefighter gear. Assembly Bill 1181 comes more than a year after a KCRA 3 investigation delved into PFAs, the chemical that ...

In this FirefighterNation.com article, learn about the PPE challenges women firefighters face in the fire service.

Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s College of Design want to make clothing better suited for female firefighters. As part of the five-year study, the team is working to improve women’s ...

Chemicals used on nonstick pans, stain-resistant clothes and construction materials also line the gear used to protect firefighters – but it could make them sick, and some state lawmakers are ...

WE DO ALL TYPES OF APPAREL. IT’S A PLACE YOU’LL FIND A LOT OF FIREFIGHTER SHIRTS, HATS AND GEAR. THAT’S BECAUSE JOHN WAS A KANSAS CITY FIREFIGHTER FOR 26 YEARS. AND HE SAYS WHEN THE FIRE ...

Firefighters are also instructed to shower and wash their clothes immediately after returning from a fire and to store gear in sealed containers if taking it home.“Taking a shower afterwards ...

Wildland firefighters need lighter, more comfortable clothes. These are often a single layer of FR fabric that provides thermal protection without too much weight. Typically, wildland fire gear is ...