Firefighter gear, including breathing masks, can retain a substantial amount of “forever chemicals” that have been linked to cancer development.A simple, nondestructive wipe test found all evaluated ...

The Firefighter Cancer Initiative has developed a way to test firefighter gear for chemicals linked to several cancers.

One firefighter said the new method could be groundbreaking for people like his children, who are both becoming firemen.

When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could ...

Nearly 40% of the non-fatal injuries firefighters report involve their muscles and bones, and those injuries are often linked to the physical demands of the job and limitations that could be imposed ...

According to Stockton Fire, this happened while the engine was parked near the Miracle Mile as crews reviewed potential ...

Though firefighters brave blazes, rescues and other daily dangers, their leading cause of death is far less obvious: cancer ...

A voluntary state pilot program found that most Indiana firefighters who took part — including nearly two dozen in a ...

Those who knew Corey Comperatore say he was at his happiest while in a firefighter’s uniform. “He always had a smile on while ...

As snow piles up and temperatures plunge in Kalamazoo, firefighters are fighting against icy roads, frozen gear, and dangerous elements as they continue to resp ...

The Tucson Fire Department is taking a significant step to enhance firefighter safety with the help of a grant from the ...