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.
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.
WATCH VIDEOVOICES FROM SFFD: THE PROCESS, IN THEIR WORDS
HOW SFFD MADE THE SHIFT TO NON-PFAS TURNOUT GEAR
A Model any Department Can Follow