San Francisco Fire Department Becomes Largest in U.S. to Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear -- Occupational Health & Safety

San Francisco Fire Department Becomes Largest in U.S. to Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

Following the nation’s first municipal ban on PFAS in firefighter gear, San Francisco equips its entire frontline force with non-PFAS turnout gear to reduce exposure risks while maintaining NFPA performance standards.

By Stasia DeMarco
Dec 12, 2025

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