Quincy unveils new gear for firefighters free of cancer-causing "forever chemicals"

The Quincy Fire Department received new gear they say will keep firefighters safe and protect them from chemicals that cause cancer.

• Jul 21

Lululemon faces investigation into whether clothing contains toxic chemicals

The active wear company was accused of using "forever chemicals" that can linger in the environment for hundreds or even thousands of years.

• Apr 14

Massachusetts firefighters struggling to get city to approve PFAS-free gear

Quincy, Massachusetts firefighters are trying to get the city to pay for gear that doesn't include so-called "forever chemicals."

• Mar 17

Quincy mayor says gear bought for fire department contains toxins

The mayor said the gear was specifically marketed as containing any forever chemicals. The gear has been sent out for independent testing.

• Aug 21, 2025

Massachusetts bans use of PFAS in fire gear by 2027

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law Thursday banning the use of PFAS chemicals in fire gear by 2027.

• Aug 15, 2024

Massachusetts bans PFAS from firefighters' gear

The ban will take effect in 2027. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.

• Aug 15, 2024

EPA issues first-ever regulations for "forever chemicals" in drinking water

The EPA will require that public water utilities test for six different types of PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure in drinking water.

• Apr 10, 2024