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PFAS compounds found in more firefighting PPE
The latest NIST study provides more information about exposure risk for firefighters from their firefighting protective gear.
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Chelmsford’s newest firefighter completes academy in PFAS-free gear
According to the release, PFAS are used in a variety of consumer products and most structural firefighting gear due to their high-heat resistance and ability to repel water and oil. Before ...
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Editorial: PFAS-free fire gear gives hope for other workers
Unfortunately, PFAS can be found in a variety of consumer products, and most structural firefighting gear, due to their high-heat resistance and ability to repel water and oil. Before Racioppi ...
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What’s Your Gear Setup With Clint Steelman – Longview (TX) Firefighter
Longview, TX Fire Captain Clint Steelman takes us through his gear: What works, what he carries on every call, and why. If you’d like to help young firefighters choose their gear setup ...