The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet aftermath, another enemy lingers, an invisible film of “forever chemicals” ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A nondestructive test with a small polypropylene wipe can help firefighters identify chemicals linked to cancer ...

A new “wipe test” on firefighter gear has been likened to “turning on a blacklight in a dark room,” and may lead to important safety protocols to help firefighters reduce their risk of cancer. In the ...