The protective clothing worn by wildland firefighters often contains PFAS, according to a new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The study also found PFAS in ...

Wearing SPF clothing takes sunscreen out of the equation ... work and play outdoors for extended periods. Whether during wildland firefighting operations, training, community events, or a day ...

A new $30 million province-wide fire grant is going to help Timmins firefighters stay protected from hazardous carcinogens when fighting wildland fires, their deputy chief says. Timmins will be ...

New funding for Quinte and area fire departments will support the purchase of equipment to protect firefighters from the long ...

The funding through the Fire Protection Grant will be used to buy equipment and make infrastructure upgrades to help reduce the long-term effects of exposure to fire-related contaminants and chemicals ...