A team led by molecular chemist Ying Zhang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Chemistry recently developed a ...

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.

Adding fire-suppressing chemicals into batteries can prevent overheating, fires and explosions, cutting the risks for ...

Sectors like oil & gas, mining, and construction face tighter regulations, while industrialization in emerging economies ...

This week, California firefighters and lawmakers convened at Fire Station 34 in Pasadena to promote a bill to eliminate toxic elements in firefighters’ garments, including perfluoroalkyl and ...

The new gear includes Milliken Assure which is North America’s first non-PFAS, non-halogenated flame resistant moisture barrier, according to the city.

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 ...

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 ...