After the state passed a PFAS ban in fire gear, Fall River's Jason Burns feels he’s earned a quick breather. What do ...

Kristopher Blume's familiarity with CAL FIRE's diligent evaluation of structural firefighting gloves provides a comprehensive ...

When firefighters need help, they turn to what they call “mutual aid” from nearby surrounding communities. The reach of that ...

Local firefighters collected equipment on Saturday to send to departments down south that are cleaning up from hurricanes.

The Warren Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association recently took their fire safety message to area ...

speaking out about the dangers of using firefighting turnout gear made with PFAS — carcinogenic “forever chemicals” used to strengthen and waterproof the material. Burns and other activists ...

Fighting fires has evolved, but federal safety regulations haven’t changed for nearly half a century. Now the Occupational ...

Dr. Jenelle Abnett provides five important tips that firefighters should follow to ensure that their encounters with people ...

From the outside, firefighter response gear doesn't look terribly high-tech. The coats, pants, gloves and boots don’t differ much from regular versions of the same items. But the makeup of this ...

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, more than 20 firefighters and command personnel from south suburban fire departments deployed to Florida. They brought gear in anticipation of a 15-day stay, but after ...

The annual Firetruck Roundup also features various friendly competitions among the county's 6 volunteer companies.