Village of Ovid, N.Y. ― Firefighters battling a “historic” fire that destroyed a block in the village of Ovid were battling ...

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 ...

“I can’t tell you how much that they are burning through gloves, goggles ... While some of these firefighters were working, they lost their homes to the fires as well. That includes several ...

NIST Study: Head To Toe PFAS Risk The NIST study, published in December 2024, confirmed that PFAS were present in a variety of firefighter protective equipment, including gloves, hoods ...