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INSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENTS' TRANSITION TO NON-PFAS TURNOUT GEAR

THE SHIFT AWAY FROM PFAS: FROM EVALUATION TO IMPLEMENTATION

Follow SFFD’s end-to-end journey to adopting non-PFAS turnout gear, from early discussions to independent testing, wear trials, and funding.

How San Francisco FD Helped Redefine Firefighter Protection

Independent testing challenged a “Non-PFAS” claim. SFFD identified a new material, measured performance metrics, and ran wear trials with busy crews. Here's what they learned.

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From the Chief: Leading SFFD’s Non‑PFAS Transition

SFFD Fire Chief Dean Crispin reflects on what it took to lead a department‑wide transition to non‑PFAS turnout gear, sharing how leadership, firefighter buy‑in, and real‑world testing made change possible without compromising performance. 

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VOICES FROM SFFD: THE PROCESS, IN THEIR WORDS

SFFD Assistant Deputy Chief Mike Mullen shares how San Francisco evaluated non‑PFAS turnout gear

From Wear Trial to Purchase

SFFD Assistant Deputy Chief Mike Mullen shares how San Francisco evaluated non‑PFAS turnout gear, moving from wear trials and independent testing to department‑wide purchase. 
SFFD Lieutenant Michael Magellan shares what it was like to personally wear and train in non‑PFAS turnout gear

Trying Non‑PFAS Turnout Gear 

SFFD Lieutenant Michael Magellan shares what it was like to personally wear and train in non‑PFAS turnout gear, offering a firsthand perspective on comfort, fit, and trust in the gear firefighters rely on today. 
Retired SFFD Deputy Chief Tom O’Connor reflects on the journey to non-PFAS turnout gear

The Long Road to Non-PFAS Gear

Retired SFFD Deputy Chief Tom O’Connor reflects on the journey to non-PFAS turnout gear and what departments should consider when making the change without sacrificing performance or comfort. 
SFFD Captain John ‘Jack’ Ayers shares firefighter‑driven testing

Making the Decision to Move Forward

SFFD Captain John ‘Jack’ Ayers shares how firefighter driven testing, real world demands, and leadership alignment led to the move toward non-PFAS turnout gear and why there was no better time to act.
SFFD firefighter Daniel Murphy shares his takeaways after wearing non‑PFAS turnout gear

Why Non-PFAS Turnout Gear Matters Long‑Term

SFFD firefighter Daniel Murphy shares his takeaways after wearing non‑PFAS turnout gear in a department wear trial, and why reducing hidden chemical exposure matters over time. 
SFFD Captain Kevin Cardini reflects on three decades in the fire service

Turnout Gear, Over Time 

SFFD Captain Kevin Cardini reflects on three decades in the fire service and what the move to Non‑PFAS turnout gear represents for firefighters today. 

HOW SFFD MADE THE SHIFT TO NON-PFAS TURNOUT GEAR

A Model any Department Can Follow
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