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

Perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl (PFAS) are non-natural chemicals with celebrated heat and water resistance properties. Because of this, PFAS have been extensively used in firefighting services, no ...

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 ...