A new study suggests that flame retardants in car seat foam may increase exposure to potentially cancer-causing chemicals, especially during the summer. Researchers are urging government officials to amend regulations to prohibit the use of flame retardants in cars, citing health risks and growing scrutiny over their safety and effectiveness.
As Canada’s wildfire season begins, firefighters hope for favourable weather to aid their efforts. However, some Canadian provinces are exploring a different strategy: nighttime firefighting.
Debbie Powers, a seasoned firefighter with decades of experience, vividly recalls when her daughter, Jenna Norwood, expressed her desire to follow in her mother’s footsteps in her early twenties.
The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires across the United States present a critical challenge for emergency responders. NASA and the FAA are actively addressing this threat.
Wildfire emissions in British Columbia, Canada, have reached their highest levels for any May on record.
San Francisco is phasing out firefighter gear containing PFAS. The Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance requiring all personal protective equipment to be PFAS-free by June 30, 2026.
Firefighters in New Westminster, B.C., with the highest death rate during the 2021 heat dome, can now provide more medical interventions during emergencies.
The City announced that fire department members are now “emergency medical responders,” enabling them to assess more vital signs and administer additional medications and treatments.
Wallingford Deputy Fire Chief Samuel C. Wilson III has been named the town’s acting Fire Chief.
https://patch.com/connecticut/wallingford/new-acting-fire-chief-named-wallingford
After 34 years of dedication to the Lake of the Ozarks community, Fire Chief Ed Hancock has retired.
Watertown officials recently announced its newest Fire Chief, Tanya Reynen.
https://wdtimes.com/news/local/swearing-in-ceremony-set-for-citys-new-fire-chief/article_ecfe6c32-f756-11ee-8c71-4f96d766342a.html