The study also found PFAS in hoods and gloves worn by firefighters who respond to building fires. PFAS—which stands for "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances"—are a category of chemicals used ...

Maui County firefighters involved in the response to the 2023 Maui wildfires had higher median summed concentrations of some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than other responders, ...

Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted the efforts of the State’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control’s protocols that aim to ...

The report states that the chemicals — known collectively as PFAS — permeate protective gear such as the lightweight shirts and pants designed to support firefighters who fight forest fires and the ...

NIST Study: Head To Toe PFAS Risk The NIST study, published in December 2024, confirmed that PFAS were present in a variety of firefighter protective equipment, including gloves, hoods ...