The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) announced Wednesday, Jan. 22, it was transitioning to PFAS-free bunker gear for all its active firefighters. A news release notes that the change ...

Everyone knows that firefighting is a dangerous job — jumping into burning buildings is not for the faint of heart. And ...

An investigation into fluoroelastomer watch bands has revealed high levels of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a short-chain ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are man-made synthetic chemicals with substantial fire and water-resistant properties. While many PFAS reached consumer goods markets ...

An overarching federal program and fund that invests in research and supports states and fire departments to switch to PFAS-free turnout gear is essential to achieve this. We can all contribute to the ...

Turnout gear actually relies on PFAS as the potentially life- and limb-saving element that creates flame resistance. Like many fire departments, Sooke is eager to replace gear with something PFAS-free ...