The state Assembly has unanimously passed a bill that proposes a ban on the manufacturing, sale and distribution of firefighter gear that contain a group of chemicals known as PFAS. Assembly Bill 2408 ...

When firefighters in California head into the flames, they wear special gear to protect them from heat, moisture, smoke and falling materials. But the same equipment meant to keep them safe exposes ...

MILE OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES. TWO ASSEMBLY MEMBERS ARE WORKING TO REMOVE A DEADLY CHEMICAL FROM GEAR MEANT TO PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS. THE BILL COMES MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER A KCRA THREE INVESTIGATION ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fireman is about to close the door to a firetruck while sitting in the driver's seat. Firefighters must frequently use ...