Earth and Environment / firefighters / heat / Science and Technology / temperature / wildfire 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.
cancer / firefighters / Health and Medicine / jobs / silicone Wristband tracks firefighters’ chemical exposure Cheap silicone wristbands can track firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, such as PFAS, phthalates, and flame retardants.