The 175 turnout coats received by East Providence Firefighters are the first of their kind in the U.S. fire service, officials say ...

The PPE for structure firefighters – also called “turnout gear” – is made of three fabric layers: A thermal liner, allowing the wearer to feel less heat; ...

Standard PPE for firefighters has included per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals," since 1971, according to the release.

Validating Cleaning Procedures for Firefighter PPE wins 2024 Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal June 17, 2024 The project was lauded for providing actionable insights and contributing ...

Governor shuts down Mathis volunteer firefighters' request for new PPE as wildfires continue. A $75,000 grant Mathis had hoped to secure turned out to only be for professional firefighters.

GORDONVILLE, MO (WSIL) -- Gordonville Fire Protection District received a generous donation to help them with getting some new personal protective equipment.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday announced $10 million in new personal protective equipment (PPE) for volunteer firefighters across Indiana. Hope Fire Department in Bartholomew County ...

Mathis Volunteer Fire Department Chief Adrian Ramirez showed 3NEWS the department's personal protective gear Wednesday. "This stuff is already kind of old,” he said. It did look well worn ...

Lightweight PPE for London firefighters in short supply amid 'ever-greater likelihood' of wildfires - London Assembly says ‘very concerning’ PPE still not available two years after LFB’s ...