While fire officials say they think the retardant helped them fight the Bighorn blaze near Tucson, a debate is roiling throughout the West over the chemical mixture's effectiveness.

An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.

The United States Forest Service said on Thursday that nine large retardant-spraying planes, as well as 20 water-dropping helicopters, were being deployed to fight the Southern California fires ...

TRION, Ga. – June 8, 2015 — Mount Vernon FR and Carhartt, American’s premium work wear brand since 1889, have teamed up to launch the newest advancement in flame resistant (FR) clothing, the Carhartt ...

Flame-resistant clothing can help protect employees against burns and other threats, creating a safer, more productive work environment. Here's what you need to know about FR clothing, its ...

Workers who are exposed to potential industrial flash fire through electrical work will need PPE/flame-resistant gear. From the individual worker perspective, a recent third-party study showcased that ...

Tyndale Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider of arc-rated, flame-resistant (AR / FR) clothing, announced its successful launch in the market to meet the demand for protective clothing programs ...

Carhartt is known for its heavy-duty work clothes including jackets, overalls, coats, fire-resistant clothing and hunting apparel. Provided photo ...