Quincy approves plan to replace firefighter gear

QUINCY, MASS. (WHDH) – The City of Quincy is getting ready to replace firefighters’ gear, following the city council’s unanimous approval of a plan Monday night.

The vote allocated a $2.6 million bond to purchase new coats and pants for fire crews.

Research from last year found high levels of cancer causing “forever chemicals” calls PFAS in the old gear, despite that gear being marketed as free of those chemicals…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

**ICE

**Hidden

**TS

**Video

**Golf

LATEST LOCAL NEWS