firefighting

“Fire equipment, first off, tends to be very expensive and it’s difficult for fire departments, particularly smaller fire departments and more rural fire departments, to have the type of equipment necessary to protect individuals," said U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI).

Michigan firefighters have new rules for when they use firefighting foam containing industrial chemicals known as PFAS.Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed…

Volunteer firefighting has been on a decline across the nation since the 1980s. Michigan is also experiencing a shortage of volunteer firefighters.Since…

Congress has passed legislation to allow airports to stop using foam containing PFAS chemicals.Under current law, commercial airports must use…

Michigan firefighters came in from across the state this week to rally in Lansing, trying to force lawmakers to finally put some actual money in the First…