Lawmakers will convene for a work session Tuesday afternoon to discuss a resolution addressing the presence of cancer-causing chemicals in firefighting gear.

The Gear Wash network now encompasses 13 brick-and-mortar locations in proximity to some of the nation’s largest fire ...

Officials with Midwest Mission says that firefighters in third-world countries often fight fire in just t-shirts and jeans.

The grant, worth more than $12,000, will be used to purchase personal protective equipment for local firefighters.

The latest NIST study provides more information about exposure risk for firefighters from their firefighting protective gear.

After almost 20 years as a firefighter, Kale Brucks founded Engine Company Leather to design leather goods for firefighters.

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — Charleston City Council has allocated 350,000 dollars for the construction of a firefighter training center and a second set of gear for each member. The Charleston ...

When Kale Brucks was an active firefighter, he wondered what could be done to improve his work gear. He thought it wasn’t as high quality as it could be. “I took a look at some of my equipment ...

A Malibu man drove south this week to attend a ceremony honoring the El Segundo firefighters of Engine 31 C Platoon who assisted with the massively destructive Palisades Fire to personally thank ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - Firefighters and doctors are worried about the growing evidence of the connection between cancer and firefighter deaths. In some areas, cancer is considered a ...

A man wearing a firefighter uniform who was arrested on suspicion of burglary is among more than two dozen people taken into custody for wildfire evacuation zone violations and other crimes in Los ...

Fire officials said the firefighters' gear melted due to the extreme heat during a flashover, which caused the temperature to rise significantly. "Their equipment melted, their air packs melted on ...