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DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester County Fire Rescue made a big purchase aimed at lowering firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals. The county has outfitted more than 80 ...

One of the first steps in addressing health concerns is measurement. For firefighters, one health concern is that their gear ...

Quincy's mayor alleges new firefighting gear contains PFAS despite being advertised as PFAS-free. The gear manufacturer, Safety Components, denies intentionally adding PFAS and claims the detected ...

Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it may also introduce chemical exposures. A U.S. study found that brominated ...

The Quincy City Council is considering a $2.6 million bond to buy new protective gear for 280 firefighters. Current firefighter gear has tested positive for potentially dangerous chemicals, including ...

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(CN) — A federal judge cleared the way on Tuesday for a class action accusing chemical and firefighter equipment manufacturers of conspiring for decades to hide the dangers of their products. U.S.