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March 24, 2022

MA Company making Undergarments designed to Protect Firefighters from Cancer

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The risks firefighters face while fighting fires are clear, but there are also concerns about the protective clothing, known as turnout gear, they wear. Firefighters can be exposed to hundreds of different chemicals in the form of gases, vapors, and particles. Men and women on the frontlines can get breathe […]

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March 15, 2021

New Study will help Support and Protect Women in the Fire Service

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – As more women join the fire service, it’s imperative to understand the occupational risks involved for these women. And thanks to a $1.5 million dollar grant from FEMA that will be possible. The funding will help support research to examine how being a firefighter affects women’s health. “There’s the […]

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