Firefighters must be diligent about decontamination, from the moment they step away from a call to when they take a shower.

A firsthand experience at the Lafayette Parish Fire Department highlights the physical toll of firefighting during extreme heat, where gear alone can push body temperatures past 110 degrees. LAFAYETTE ...

As the summer heats up, most of us find a place to stay cool, whether that's blasting the AC or sitting by the pool. But first responders like firefighters don't get that luxury. No matter the time of ...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester County Fire Rescue made a big purchase aimed at lowering firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals. The county has outfitted more than 80 ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Every time he rushed out on a fire call, East Providence Lt. Thomas Votta knew he put himself at risk for cancer. There are potential carcinogens in the smoke billowing ...

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 ...

Taylorstown Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Cameron McDonough gets fitted for new gear and helmets. The department was awarded four new sets of turnout gear and helmets. Taylorstown Volunteer ...