Firefighting has evolved significantly over the last few decades. Today’s firefighters are not only exposed to open flames but also to extreme radiant heat, toxic combustion products, carcinogenic particulates, flashover conditions, hazardous chemicals, structural collapse risks and physiological stress caused by prolonged exposure to high-temperature environments. As operational risks have become more complex, protective clothing …

What Are PFAS? PFAS stands for Per- and Poly- Fluorinated Alkyl Substances. PFAS are a large group of complex synthetic chemicals that have been used in the industry and consumer products around the world since the 1950s. They are used to give water, oil, and dirt repellent effect in various everyday products such as non-stick …