PFAS-Free Firefighter Station Wear | Merino Wool Firefighter Uniforms | Armadillo Woolery
Firefighters spend thousands of hours inside uniforms, base layers, and station wear. That’s why more firefighters are asking harder questions about PFAS and synthetic apparel.
The fireground isn’t the only place firefighters face exposure risks. More firefighters are now looking at station wear, contaminated gear, and everyday occupational exposure.
Many firefighters assume NFPA 1970 guarantees “safe” station uniforms. The reality is more complicated. Here’s what the standard actually covers — and what it doesn’t.
Many firefighter uniforms still contain synthetic materials and chemical treatments linked to growing PFAS exposure concerns. Learn why firefighters and departments are rethinking station wear, occupational exposure, and the future of PFAS-free apparel.