The study also found PFAS in hoods and gloves worn by firefighters who respond to building fires. PFAS—which stands for "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances"—are a category of chemicals used ...

Firefighters are already exposed to many risks to their well-being. The gear they wear and tools they use to keep themselves ...

Firefighters battled the flames that destroyed six buildings for more than 11 hours in frigid temperatures, Ovid Fire Chief Timothy Westlake said.

She adds their main mission, among other things, is to make sure the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has the resources and tools to do their job as well as they can.

As firefighters are on the front lines, risking their lives to protect communities, their gear poses risks to their health.