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Firefighter Gear Is Full of Chemicals. How Dangerous Are They? A recent study shows that the turnout gear firefighters wear is full of chemicals to keep it dry, but those chemicals, PFAS, have been known to be toxic and may be contributing to diseases.

"Thoughts of a retired firefighter..."

No, I haven’t forgotten the excitement of riding on a fire rig. “Lights flashing, sirens wailing,” nor the feeling of “a good save”! Whether it be human life or valued possessions of a fellow citizen.

I haven’t forgotten the feeling of standing, ankle deep, in freezing water on a 5 below January night, gloves frozen to the nozzle, fighting a fire I know was caused by carelessness or worse.

I haven’t forgotten the terror of being lost in a smoke filled building….feeling the taste of hot coffee and a cold meat loaf sandwich at four in the morning.

Now, I walk into my old firehouse, only to find it filled with strangers. I may not walk as fast, or stand as straight as you. My hair may be gray or thin. My jokes don’t come as easy as they once did. But I know in my heart I have paid the price, and have “earned” the right to say proudly...

“I’m a retired Firefighter.”

Ret. Battalion Chief Joe Carber (Now Deceased)
FDNY - Fire Department City of New York

Firefighters and Scientists Sound the Alarm About Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Protective Gear One alarm being sounded this month at America’s firehouses has nothing to do with burning buildings. Instead, firefighters across the country are being warned about a class of potentially cancer-causing chemicals that have been used for years to waterproof their turnout gear, the heavy coats and t...

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Brian Ross Investigates: Firefighters Sound Alarm On Possible Cancer Causing Chemicals in Gear Brian Ross Investigates: Firefighters Sound Alarm On Possible Cancer-Causing Chemicals in GearFirefighters are sounding the alarm on potentially cancer-causi...

R.I.P. it’s a bad year.

REST IN PEACE: Mike Fournier, 52, was killed in a crash while battling one of the hundreds of wildfires currently burning across California. Thank you for helping keep us safe.

STORY: https://bit.ly/3ggCk5q

Shots from Loyalton fire.

R.I.P.

Firefighter battling Kern County wildfire dies, officials say The firefighter, who has not yet been identified, had a medical emergency and passed away due to complications.