The findings hint at potential solutions for safer equipment.

View as a Web Page Researchers Pin Down PFAS Prevalence in Firefighter Gear A firefighter's protective clothing, called turnout gear, is essential for operating in the dangerous conditions of a fire. However, the firefighting community has raised concerns regarding the presence of a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — some of which have been linked to cancer — in the gear. Until recently, the public has had little information regarding the specific types, quantities and location of PFAS in firefighter equipment, but now, a new report sheds light. Read More IN CASE YOU MISSED IT A Machine Learning-Based Solution Could Help Firefighters Circumvent Deadly Backdrafts Oct. 17, 2022 Researchers at NIST have hatched a plan for informing firefighters of what dangers lie behind closed doors. Read More

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