WASHINGTON - Throughout history, military gear has been made with the male physique in mind. But for women in today's combat or close-to-combat jobs, that can mean body armor that fits so poorly it ...

When a female firefighter in Los Angeles County rushes into a burning building to save a life, she must deal with an extra challenge her male counterparts do not face: her uniform. At Tuesday’s Board ...

Workplace hazards from contact with mechanical, physical, chemical, electrical or radiological components can lead to significant injuries. In fact, according to the International Labor Organization ...

In the high-risk world of firefighting, properly fitted protective gear can make all the difference. Female firefighters have historically faced difficulties in securing properly fitting gear, as ...

Approximately 80% of female firefighters in the United States report concerns over ill-fitting personal protective clothing (PPC), expressing issues such as turnout suit pants being too long, coats ...

Throughout history, military gear has been made with the male physique in mind. But for women in today’s combat or close-to-combat jobs, that can mean body armor that fits so poorly it’s tough to fire ...