Chelmsford’s newest firefighter just made history. Thankfully, it will become a common occurrence in that department and others around the state in the coming years. According to the Department of ...

In Quincy, fire officials say new gear is not free of harmful chemics. Worcester says it uses a brand that's different that the one used by Quincy. Diane Cotter, wo helped raise awareness of the issue ...

Chemicals used on nonstick pans, stain-resistant clothes and construction materials also line the gear used to protect firefighters – but it could make them sick, and some state lawmakers are taking ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Every time he rushed out on a fire call, East Providence Lt. Thomas Votta knew he put himself at risk for cancer. There are potential carcinogens in the smoke billowing ...

Despite awareness of PFAS-related health risks, firefighters in New Jersey continue to operate within a regulatory gap that ...

CHELMSFORD — Chelmsford’s newest firefighter made history, according to the Department of Fire Services, as the first in the state to complete the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Career Recruit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fireman is about to close the door to a firetruck while sitting in the driver's seat. Firefighters must frequently use ...

Circul-Air's acquisition of CitroSqueeze, a trusted detergent for firefighter PPE, enhances their ecosystem ensuring better ...