The Tiverton Fire Department is making waves as the first in Rhode Island to equip its entire team with PFAS-free turnout ...

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) announced Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 the upcoming transition to PFAS-free bunker gear for all its active firefighters. A news release notes that the ...

containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), there is a need to develop fluorine-free foam alternatives to replace old technologies in fire-suppression operations. However, before the ...

Although highly effective in keeping firefighters safe from flames and heat during interventions, firefighting gear is laced with PFAS, or the so-called forever chemicals. These substances are constan ...