Firefighters Wore Gear Containing “Forever Chemicals.” The Forest Service Knew and Stayed Silent for Years.

As early as 2021, government officials were alerted to the presence of potentially dangerous chemicals known as PFAS in pants ...
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Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department receives grant for new equipment

The Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a firefighter grant from the Ohio Division of Natural Resources.The ...
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China to allocate $2m to Belarus for wildland fire equipment

MINSK, 23 July (BelTA) - China will provide $2 million to Belarus to purchase wildland fire equipment. A ceremony to launch the project "Forest protection in Belarus: a comprehensive initiative to ...
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Wildland Firefighters Open to Respirator Use, UCLA Study Finds

Wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators and other protective breathing equipment despite concerns the devices could hinder their ability to fight fires safely, according to new research ...
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Fort Hunter Liggett supports the Madre Fire

SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Fort Hunter Liggett recently provided three heavy equipment operators and two firefighters for a 12-day deployment to support the Madre Fire in the Los Padres National Forest’s ...
Longview News-Journal

Round Rock Fire Department Wildland Team Receives Advanced Equipment to Combat Wildfires

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As wildfires continue to impact communities across the nation, Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 9 (ESD9) is taking proactive ...
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LION Reenters EN-Compliant Firefighting Gear Market

Responding to global demand, LION reenters the EN-compliant firefighting equipment market with high-performance gear designed for diverse environments. LION declared its return to the market for ...