U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS, Following ProPublica’s Reporting

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Firefighters wore gear containing 'forever chemicals.' The Forest Service knew and stayed silent for years

As early as 2021, government officials were alerted to the presence of potentially dangerous chemicals known as PFAS in pants used by wildland firefighters, according to emails obtained by ProPublica.
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NC Firefighters to Don Lightweight Gear for Wildfires

Oct. 26—Waynesville fire fighters will soon be better equipped to battle a wildfire thanks to a $100,000 federal grant to wildland turn-out gear. The forest fire on Sheepback Mountain in Maggie Valley ...
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What the Forest Service knew about PFAS in some gear for wildland firefighters

The Forest Service has known for years that "forever chemicals" were in some of the equipment for wildland firefighters.
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Wildland Fire Gear Specialist Coaxsher™ Becomes ISO 9001 Certified

Chelan Falls, Washington, February 24, 2010 – Wildland Fire Gear Specialist Coaxsher™ has recently attained ISO 9001:2008 certification. Awarded by the International Organization for Standardization, ...
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Companies Working to Certify Gear for Women Wildland Firefighters

Among the challenges facing women wildland firefighters is finding gear that fits. Legs and sleeves too long and poor fit, causing chafing, are among the problems women firefighters face when adapting ...