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flag Federal agencies are advancing new respiratory protection for wildland firefighters due to health risks from wildfire smoke, as current gear lacks full approval for all hazards.

flag Federal efforts are intensifying to improve respiratory protection for wildland firefighters amid growing concerns over long-term health risks from wildfire smoke. flag At the 2025 Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium, researchers highlighted that washing fire gear reduces exposure to toxic chemicals like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. flag While N95 masks are now offered voluntarily, no current respirator is approved by both NIOSH and NFPA for all wildfire hazards. flag Federal agencies are developing new protective equipment, and experts say the current momentum offers a rare opportunity for lasting safety improvements.

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