US Forest Service Allows N95 Respirators for Wildland Firefighting: Pros and Cons
On June 24, 2026, the U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior announced a significant policy change: federal wildland firefighters are now authorized to use N95 respirators on the fireline after completing formal training. This includes operations in both traditional wildland and wildland-urban interface (WUI) environments. This marks the first time N95 use has … Read more