New flame-resistant materials and updated regulations are improving firefighter safety by enhancing the performance of protective gear and reducing exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 31, 2024 / Industries such as oil and gas, electric utilities, and manufacturing involve higher risks for employees, who may be exposed to dangers like fire ...

The NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting, for instance, called for an outer layer of flame-resistant fabric that would not be destroyed through charring ...

These fire-retardant chemicals further pile on to the burden of responsible recycling. Thanks in no part to the world's worsening electronic water problem, the load of these organohalogens is only ...

Managing Multiple Hazards – Secondary Flame-Resistant Protective Apparel. Date: Tuesday September 24, 2024 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PT.

If the heat from the fires weren’t hot enough, this muggy sweltering July weather poses a challenge for local firefighters trying to stay as cool as possible. The ...