New shelter designs boost firefighters’ survival chances
“For the wildland firefighter, deploying a shelter is the last thing they want to do—it’s the final resort, the last line of defense,” says Roger Barker.
Wristband tracks firefighters’ chemical exposure
Cheap silicone wristbands can track firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, such as PFAS, phthalates, and flame retardants.