Preventing Firefighter Cancer – A Guide to Reducing Carcinogen Exposure

Jan 13, 2025 | Uncategorized

Firefighters have always been at risk for various cancers due to exposure to hazardous materials but the risks have been compounded by the introduction of new, often more dangerous construction materials. Combating these threats is not a one-time effort but requires a...

Independent Testing Confirms that Ram Air Gear Dryers Dry in an Hour

Dec 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Firehouse Labs conducted a third-party independent field test of the Ram Air TG-6H gear dryer—testing and documenting it’s performance over the course of two days. To measure the effectiveness of the dryer, turnout gear weight was measured prior to washing...

Comparing Equipment Drying Options for firefighter bunker gear drying: What’s the Best Choice?

Oct 9, 2024 | Articles

Properly drying firefighter turnout gear is essential for preserving its protective qualities and ensuring it’s ready for the next emergency. With various drying methods available, it can be challenging to choose the best one. In this blog, we’ll compare three...

Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals”

Feb 13, 2024 | News

A new study from NIST shows that those textiles tend to release more PFAS after being subjected to simulated wear and tear. Read the full article

Healthy In, Healthy Out

Feb 13, 2024 | Articles

The State of Washington, Department of Labor & Industries, Safety & Heasth Investment Projects recently released this guide for reducing firefighter risk of exposures to carcinogens. Download the document