Firefighters Wore Gear Containing “Forever Chemicals.” The Forest Service Knew and Stayed Silent for Years.

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U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS, Following ProPublica’s Reporting

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Santa Monica Daily Press

Wildland Firefighters Open to Respirator Use, UCLA Study Finds

Wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators and other protective breathing equipment despite concerns the devices could hinder their ability to fight fires safely, according to new research ...
The Idaho Press-Tribune

GCFD#1 awarded grant for wildland protective equipment

Gem County Fire District #1 last week announced that it was awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the 2023 cycle, totaling $102,765. This vital funding enabled the rural fire district ...
WFMZ-TV

Wildland Firefighters Could Soon Get Mandatory Respiratory Protection

A new Senate bill would require respiratory protection for federal wildland firefighters Research shows repeated wildfire smoke exposure can cut life expectancy by 10 years Firefighters support better ...