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N.Y. offers $25M in grants to volunteer FDs for upgrades, improvements

State funding is available to volunteers for facility improvements, PPE and regional training support

Minn. FFs decon after 5-alarm battery recycling plant fire

Firefighters from several departments responded to the Eagan facility for a fire in between two roofs

New Orleans FFs call for training, equipment to fight swamp fires

Fire Department Superintendent Roman Nelson said firefighters lack the basics for fighting recent swamp fires, wildfires

PPE basics: Protection, evaluation and care

Understanding the ensemble and how the components work together provides a solid appreciation of both PPE protections and limitations

North American respiratory PPE market hits $1.21 billion in 2022, new report shows

The market is witnessing a trend towards rental services, offering enhanced flexibility and cost-effectiveness for fire departments

North American firefighter PPE market soars to $896M; stringent NFPA standards propel innovations

The North American market for firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) is experiencing a significant surge, reaching an impressive $896 million valuation in 2022, according to a recent report...

Rescue Intellitech launches single-phase version of the Solo Rescue Decon Washer

RESCEU Intellitech addresses market demand with a new single-phase Solo Rescue decon washer, redefining firefighter safety

Idaho FD opens new firehouse focused on apparatus and PPE decon

Twin Falls' new Station 2's hold all of its apparatus and has a decontamination area separated from living quarters

‘We must act now’: Fire service leaders spotlight critical issues at USFA Summit

Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond

EPA seeks decades worth of data on company PFAS use

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule requiring manufacturers to report their use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

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