Wildland firefighter gear is designed to strike a series of delicate, life-or-death balances. It must be heavy-duty enough to protect its wearer from the searing heat of 1000°F flames ...

Firefighter helmets have a unique shape for a very specific reason, men and women wearing those helmets are thankful for the ...

According to the release, PFAS are used in a variety of consumer products and most structural firefighting gear due to their high-heat resistance and ability to repel water and oil. Before ...

He told Radio Wales about the challenge of climbing in firefighters' gear: "You've got the movement and the flexibility within the gear, but it's designed for extreme heat temperatures and not ...