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SF Presidio Golf Club hazmat incident sends 1 to hospital https://www.rawchili.com/5090074/ ##Metro #chemicals #emergency #firefighters #golf #HazmatSuits #PublicHealth #UsNews

SF Presidio Golf Club hazmat incident sends 1 to hospital https://www.rawchili.com/5090074/ ##Metro #chemicals #emergency #firefighters #golf #HazmatSuits #PublicHealth #UsNews

SF Presidio Golf Club hazmat incident sends 1 to hospital

Emergency crews rushed to a ritzy San Francisco golf course Friday over a hazmat incident that left a…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/us/836907/

https://www.fogolf.com/1377011/sf-presidio-golf-club-hazmat-incident-sends-1-to-hospital/ SF Presidio Golf Club hazmat incident sends 1 to hospital #chemicals #Emergency #Firefighters #Golf #GolfNews #HazmatSuits #Metro #PublicHealth #UsNews

https://www.fogolf.com/1377011/sf-presidio-golf-club-hazmat-incident-sends-1-to-hospital/ SF Presidio Golf Club hazmat incident sends 1 to hospital #chemicals #Emergency #Firefighters #Golf #GolfNews #HazmatSuits #Metro #PublicHealth #UsNews

A firefighter rescues an injured animal as the Plaskett fire burns off the California coast, US

Photograph: Ethan Swope/AP

#photography
#wildfires
#California
#firefighters
#AnimalRescue

A fire broke out Thursday at a Nippon Paper Industries plant heavily damaged in a massive earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture in late July. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/04/japan/society/nippon-paper-fire/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #nipponpaper #firefighters #kumamoto #japanesepolice #earthquakes #2026kumamotoearthquake

Personally, I think #PFASManufacturers should pay the bill for replacement equipment! #MakePollutersPay !

#EastMillinocketME #FireDepartment becomes first in #Maine to fully adopt #PFASFree turnout gear

A $90,000 grant helped the department purchase the new equipment without burdening taxpayers.

by Ryan Bell
August 17, 2026

"Fire Chief Kevin McAdam said upgrading the department's suits, some of which are more than two decades old, would have been difficult without outside funding, especially for a small, rural department with limited resources. The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing turnout gear every 10 years, but McAdam said many departments keep equipment well beyond that timeline because of the cost.

" 'Our main concern is the safety of our firefighters,' McAdam said. 'If the gear we purchased doesn't have PFAS in it to begin with, that's one less piece of the puzzle we have to worry about as far as cancer with the firefighters.'

"East Millinocket purchased the new gear from manufacturer Milliken. Company officials said PFAS-based materials were long considered the industry standard because of their performance, but growing concerns over firefighters' long-term health prompted the company to develop a PFAS-free alternative that still meets safety standards.

" 'We have to bring new technologies and technologies that push harder towards protection and comfort,' Marcio Manique, an executive at Milliken, said.

Firefighters who have tested out the new gear said it is lighter, more flexible and easier to move in than the department's previous equipment. The new equipment has already been used during training exercises, but firefighters are still awaiting their first emergency call wearing the equipment."

Read more:
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/tech/science/environment/pfas/first-department-in-maine-with-pfas-free-gear-safety-health-cancer/97-e2988798-e584-4563-a7e3-8fada92cd5ae

#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Pollution #Cancer #Maine #PFASContamination #Firefighters #DuPontLied #DuPontKnew #DupontdeNemours #BigChem #Dow #3M

Monday, August 31, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/monday-august-31-2026/

Thursday, August 20, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/thursday-august-20-2026/

Utah wildfire blocks rescuers from reaching firefighting helicopter crash site
By Uwa Ede-Osifo

Fate of two passengers onboard helicopter that went down Friday morning remains unknown after more than 24 hours

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/08/utah-helicopter-crash-wildfire

#Utah #Helicoptercrashes #Firefighters #Wildfires #USnews #TheGuardian #UwaEdeOsifo

Utah wildfire blocks rescuers from reaching firefighting helicopter crash site https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/08/utah-helicopter-crash-wildfire #Utah #HelicopterCrashes #Firefighters #Wildfires #UsNews

Saturday, August 1, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/saturday-august-1-2026/

Friday, May 8, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/friday-may-8-2026/

Saturday, April 25, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/saturday-april-25-2026/

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/tuesday-september-23-2025/

Sunday, August 10, 2025

As ceasefire deadline passes, no additional Russia sanctions announced by Trump — Ukrainian intelligence confirms hitting radar station in Russian-occupied Crimea — Zelensky warns Russia will reinvade if ceasefire favors Moscow, ahead of Trump-Putin meeting — Ukraine, Europe reject Putin’s ceasefire proposal, present counter-proposal to US ahead of Trump-Putin meeting … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/sunday-august-10-2025/

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Ukraine deploying interceptor drones to defend Kyiv amid surge in Russian attacks — Russia targets life: Russian attacks kill 9, injure 42 over past day, damaging maternity hospital in Kharkiv — Ukraine behind new pipeline explosion in Siberia that supplies Russian military-industrial complex — These were not negotiations; Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister on Istanbul talks with Russia in exclusive interview … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/saturday-july-12-2025/

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

How Russia prepares its strategic missile plant for eternal war — Dead and wounded everywhere — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 18, injures nearly 300 — Council of Europe, Ukraine to sign accord on June 25 to set up Russian aggression tribunal — Europeans oppose following Trump if he pushes Ukraine to cede territory, lift Russia sanctions, poll finds … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/06/wednesday-june-25-2025/

Scenes from Oroville, CA
Firefighters staying at the hotel where I stayed in Oroville on 8/15/24. They were fighting the Park Fire, an arson caused fire that started on 7/24/24 and to date has burned 429,603 acres, the fourth largest in recorded California history. The trucks are from San Bernardino County Fire Department. #ParkFire #wildfire #handcrew #firefighters #SanBernadino #Oroville #ButteCounty #firetrucks #California

#AmyKlobuchar & #TinaSmith get the #gays #firedup (again!) for some #statefair #fun

Last year, Klobuchar, who usually #curates a #tame #SocialMedia #presence, got #horny on main when she posted a #pic with some #shirtless #firefighters. The #image was so #sultry, we needed a #hose to #CoolDown!

https://www.queerty.com/minnesota-sens-amy-klobuchar-tina-smith-get-the-gays-fired-up-for-some-state-fair-fun-20240826

‘#ForeverChemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last

"Notable categories of cleaners that either may contain, or have historically contained, PFAS are:

- glass and hard surface cleaners
- fabric, upholstery, and #CarpetCleaners and treatments
- #waxes and polishes for #floors, #furniture, #cars and #boat vessels
- dishwashing rinse aids
- #AerosolPropellant-based #cleaners and #AirFresheners
- #paints and #coatings.

"Floor sealers and finishes – products that cure into a film once applied – often contain PFAS. During floor stripping and waxing, PFAS concentrations in dust and air particulate matter were one order of magnitude greater than typical residential indoor air and two orders of magnitude greater than outdoor air, according to a 2022 study.

"But now the cleaning products #Industry wants to keep consumers in the dark about the use of these chemicals in their brands. Earlier this month, a bill was introduced in Congress on behalf of leading household cleaning product makers that would deny Americans the right to know about #ToxicChemicals in cleaning products.

"The manufacturer #Reckitt applauded Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) for introducing the bill, which would rob consumers of crucial information about the ingredients in their products. Reckitt makes popular household brands like #Lysol, #Woolite, #AirWick, #Vanish, #Calgon, among many others.

And industry giant #SCJohnson
called for a 'clear federal standard' on disclosing ingredients, knowing any such standard could take a decade or longer. The company manufactures #Glade, #Drano, #Pledge, #ScrubbingBubbles, #Shout and #Windex, along with many other products, including #Ziploc."

Read more:
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2023/10/forever-chemicals-part-cleaning-you-dont-want-last

#PFAS #PFOS #WaterIsLife #WaterPollution #PFASPollution #PFOA #PTFE #Wildlife #Cancer #Contamination #Chemicals #Environment #FoodPackaging #Plastics #FireFightingFoam #Firefighters #Health #Mining #Lubricants #Electronics #Cosmetics #PFNA #PFHxS #PFB #GenXChemicals
#Toxic #DowChemical #DuPont #3M #BASF #Teflon #RainWater #DrinkingWater

‘#ForeverChemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last

"Notable categories of cleaners that either may contain, or have historically contained, PFAS are:

- glass and hard surface cleaners
- fabric, upholstery, and #CarpetCleaners and treatments
- #waxes and polishes for #floors, #furniture, #cars and #boat vessels
- dishwashing rinse aids
- #AerosolPropellant-based #cleaners and #AirFresheners
- #paints and #coatings.

"Floor sealers and finishes – products that cure into a film once applied – often contain PFAS. During floor stripping and waxing, PFAS concentrations in dust and air particulate matter were one order of magnitude greater than typical residential indoor air and two orders of magnitude greater than outdoor air, according to a 2022 study.

"But now the cleaning products #Industry wants to keep consumers in the dark about the use of these chemicals in their brands. Earlier this month, a bill was introduced in Congress on behalf of leading household cleaning product makers that would deny Americans the right to know about #ToxicChemicals in cleaning products.

"The manufacturer #Reckitt applauded Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) for introducing the bill, which would rob consumers of crucial information about the ingredients in their products. Reckitt makes popular household brands like #Lysol, #Woolite, #AirWick, #Vanish, #Calgon, among many others.

And industry giant #SCJohnson
called for a 'clear federal standard' on disclosing ingredients, knowing any such standard could take a decade or longer. The company manufactures #Glade, #Drano, #Pledge, #ScrubbingBubbles, #Shout and #Windex, along with many other products, including #Ziploc."

Read more:
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2023/10/forever-chemicals-part-cleaning-you-dont-want-last

#PFAS #PFOS #WaterIsLife #WaterPollution #PFASPollution #PFOA #PTFE #Wildlife #Cancer #Contamination #Chemicals #Environment #FoodPackaging #Plastics #FireFightingFoam #Firefighters #Health #Mining #Lubricants #Electronics #Cosmetics #PFNA #PFHxS #PFB #GenXChemicals
#Toxic #DowChemical #DuPont #3M #BASF #Teflon #RainWater #DrinkingWater

‘#ForeverChemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last

"Notable categories of cleaners that either may contain, or have historically contained, PFAS are:

- glass and hard surface cleaners
- fabric, upholstery, and #CarpetCleaners and treatments
- #waxes and polishes for #floors, #furniture, #cars and #boat vessels
- dishwashing rinse aids
- #AerosolPropellant-based #cleaners and #AirFresheners
- #paints and #coatings.

"Floor sealers and finishes – products that cure into a film once applied – often contain PFAS. During floor stripping and waxing, PFAS concentrations in dust and air particulate matter were one order of magnitude greater than typical residential indoor air and two orders of magnitude greater than outdoor air, according to a 2022 study.

"But now the cleaning products #Industry wants to keep consumers in the dark about the use of these chemicals in their brands. Earlier this month, a bill was introduced in Congress on behalf of leading household cleaning product makers that would deny Americans the right to know about #ToxicChemicals in cleaning products.

"The manufacturer #Reckitt applauded Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) for introducing the bill, which would rob consumers of crucial information about the ingredients in their products. Reckitt makes popular household brands like #Lysol, #Woolite, #AirWick, #Vanish, #Calgon, among many others.

And industry giant #SCJohnson
called for a 'clear federal standard' on disclosing ingredients, knowing any such standard could take a decade or longer. The company manufactures #Glade, #Drano, #Pledge, #ScrubbingBubbles, #Shout and #Windex, along with many other products, including #Ziploc."

Read more:
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2023/10/forever-chemicals-part-cleaning-you-dont-want-last

#PFAS #PFOS #WaterIsLife #WaterPollution #PFASPollution #PFOA #PTFE #Wildlife #Cancer #Contamination #Chemicals #Environment #FoodPackaging #Plastics #FireFightingFoam #Firefighters #Health #Mining #Lubricants #Electronics #Cosmetics #PFNA #PFHxS #PFB #GenXChemicals
#Toxic #DowChemical #DuPont #3M #BASF #Teflon #RainWater #DrinkingWater

‘#ForeverChemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last

"Notable categories of cleaners that either may contain, or have historically contained, PFAS are:

- glass and hard surface cleaners
- fabric, upholstery, and #CarpetCleaners and treatments
- #waxes and polishes for #floors, #furniture, #cars and #boat vessels
- dishwashing rinse aids
- #AerosolPropellant-based #cleaners and #AirFresheners
- #paints and #coatings.

"Floor sealers and finishes – products that cure into a film once applied – often contain PFAS. During floor stripping and waxing, PFAS concentrations in dust and air particulate matter were one order of magnitude greater than typical residential indoor air and two orders of magnitude greater than outdoor air, according to a 2022 study.

"But now the cleaning products #Industry wants to keep consumers in the dark about the use of these chemicals in their brands. Earlier this month, a bill was introduced in Congress on behalf of leading household cleaning product makers that would deny Americans the right to know about #ToxicChemicals in cleaning products.

"The manufacturer #Reckitt applauded Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) for introducing the bill, which would rob consumers of crucial information about the ingredients in their products. Reckitt makes popular household brands like #Lysol, #Woolite, #AirWick, #Vanish, #Calgon, among many others.

And industry giant #SCJohnson
called for a 'clear federal standard' on disclosing ingredients, knowing any such standard could take a decade or longer. The company manufactures #Glade, #Drano, #Pledge, #ScrubbingBubbles, #Shout and #Windex, along with many other products, including #Ziploc."

Read more:
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2023/10/forever-chemicals-part-cleaning-you-dont-want-last

#PFAS #PFOS #WaterIsLife #WaterPollution #PFASPollution #PFOA #PTFE #Wildlife #Cancer #Contamination #Chemicals #Environment #FoodPackaging #Plastics #FireFightingFoam #Firefighters #Health #Mining #Lubricants #Electronics #Cosmetics #PFNA #PFHxS #PFB #GenXChemicals
#Toxic #DowChemical #DuPont #3M #BASF #Teflon #RainWater #DrinkingWater

‘#ForeverChemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last

"Notable categories of cleaners that either may contain, or have historically contained, PFAS are:

- glass and hard surface cleaners
- fabric, upholstery, and #CarpetCleaners and treatments
- #waxes and polishes for #floors, #furniture, #cars and #boat vessels
- dishwashing rinse aids
- #AerosolPropellant-based #cleaners and #AirFresheners
- #paints and #coatings.

"Floor sealers and finishes – products that cure into a film once applied – often contain PFAS. During floor stripping and waxing, PFAS concentrations in dust and air particulate matter were one order of magnitude greater than typical residential indoor air and two orders of magnitude greater than outdoor air, according to a 2022 study.

"But now the cleaning products #Industry wants to keep consumers in the dark about the use of these chemicals in their brands. Earlier this month, a bill was introduced in Congress on behalf of leading household cleaning product makers that would deny Americans the right to know about #ToxicChemicals in cleaning products.

"The manufacturer #Reckitt applauded Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) for introducing the bill, which would rob consumers of crucial information about the ingredients in their products. Reckitt makes popular household brands like #Lysol, #Woolite, #AirWick, #Vanish, #Calgon, among many others.

And industry giant #SCJohnson
called for a 'clear federal standard' on disclosing ingredients, knowing any such standard could take a decade or longer. The company manufactures #Glade, #Drano, #Pledge, #ScrubbingBubbles, #Shout and #Windex, along with many other products, including #Ziploc."

Read more:
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2023/10/forever-chemicals-part-cleaning-you-dont-want-last

#PFAS #PFOS #WaterIsLife #WaterPollution #PFASPollution #PFOA #PTFE #Wildlife #Cancer #Contamination #Chemicals #Environment #FoodPackaging #Plastics #FireFightingFoam #Firefighters #Health #Mining #Lubricants #Electronics #Cosmetics #PFNA #PFHxS #PFB #GenXChemicals
#Toxic #DowChemical #DuPont #3M #BASF #Teflon #RainWater #DrinkingWater

- #EXPRES / #Lowell 🟢
- #NEID / #KittPeak 🟠
- #MINERVA / #FWLO 🟢

#Weather in #Arizona looks perfect for the #transit night ... but the #KittPeak #observatory was hit by a serious #contreras #fire in June and the #telescope is down since then. Fortunately, the #firefighters saved the observatory and the staff are working hard. The instrument is expected to be back on sky on Nov. 11, hence ONE DAY before the transit. We still don't know what will be the instrumental stability. #AstronomerLife