(WSVN) - It’s a story that could affect every firefighter in Florida and across the country. It’s about their gear, their health and why they’re sounding the alarm. The Nightteam’s Karen Hensel has ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect ...

Heat-blocking gear worn by firefighters has been found to contain chemicals that can cause liver, kidney, and thyroid disease, the International Association of Fire Fighters said Tuesday. As a result, ...

Firefighters in Queensland are exposed to hot, humid weather conditions that contribute to the overall workload encountered during emergency operations. Responding to certain hazardous material ...

Chemical spills vary from incidental to deadly. No matter the spill type, as a responder, you risk overexposure. When entering a hot zone, you must be protected against the actual or potential hazards ...

The protective clothing market is booming due to stringent safety regulations and industrial growth, especially in high-risk ...

Firefighters’ associations have long been vocal about the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their turnout gear. Their voices were unheard by legislators until last year, when ...

Dougherty Co. -- As the threat of war in the Persian Gulf grows, so does the worry over United States military men having to fight nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. The Albany Marine Corps ...

Ready One Industries, El Paso, Texas, has been awarded a maximum $193,746,960 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men's and women's chemical protective joint service ...

The damaging impacts of ionizing radiation on biological tissues are well documented. Since its discovery, mankind has worked to safeguard the public and the army in the case of the employment of ...

Airmen assigned to the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron, pose for a photo in full Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear flight gear during a developmental test at Nellis Air Force Base, ...