The U.S. Forest Service will begin providing wildfire crews with masks to protect against smoke, reversing a decades-long policy banning protective gear after The New York Times spotlighted severe ...

Firefighting may look vastly different in the future thanks to intelligent fire suits and masks developed by multiple research institutions in China. Researchers published results showing breathable ...

The Forest Service is reversing course as it faces growing pressure over workers falling ill with cancer and lung disease. The move is part of a flurry of changes to aid firefighters. By Hannah Dreier ...