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What the NIST PFAS Turnout Gear Study Actually Shows — and What It Does Not

Before repeating absolutes or making fear-based claims, educate yourself first. Read the study. Understand the conditions used. Understand its limits.

Posted byData Not DramaApril 21, 2026Posted inHealth & WellnessTags:Health & Wellness, Risk, TrainingLeave a comment on What the NIST PFAS Turnout Gear Study Actually Shows — and What It Does Not

Conditioned Fear in the Digital Fireground

Social media images and comments are the new bell.

Posted byData Not DramaApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026Posted inSocial MediaTags:Bill Carey, Data, Education, Risk, Social MediaLeave a comment on Conditioned Fear in the Digital Fireground

Update of LODDs during partial government shutdown

On-duty fatalities during the partial federal government shutdown, updated 19 April 2026.

Posted byData Not DramaApril 19, 2026Posted inLine of Duty DeathsTags:Bill Carey, Data, Firefighting, Interior, Line of Duty DeathsLeave a comment on Update of LODDs during partial government shutdown

Data Not Drama First Quarter 2026

Posted byData Not DramaApril 11, 2026Posted inQuarterlyTags:QuarterlyLeave a comment on Data Not Drama First Quarter 2026

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