In this conversation with Peter Askey of Ricochet Gear, you’ll learn how a Philadelphia-based manufacturer has revolutionized structural firefighting gear since 1999. Askey explains Ricochet’s ...

By SCOTT JACKSON Mayor Thomas Koch is seeking City Council approval to borrow $2.65 million to purchase new equipment for firefighters, including turnout gear that is free from forever chemicals. A ...

The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s 596th Transportation Brigade marked a historic milestone in firefighter safety and health protection by being the first Army unit to fully ...

Quincy's mayor is seeking a $2.6 million bond to replace firefighter gear after some tested positive for PFAS chemicals. The gear was advertised as "PFAS free" by the manufacturer, Safety Components, ...

Female firefighters are facing a major issue with ill-fitting gear. Steps must be taken to ensure they receive the same level of protection as their male counterparts. In 1818, Molly Williams of ...