News | 04 Aug 2025

Storm Water Management: A Cautionary Tale and a Call to Action

As we continue to navigate the complexities of municipal planning and infrastructure, it’s crucial to underscore the importance of thoroughly vetting decisions related to Storm Water Management. Many of you have likely experienced pushback from residents when changes are proposed under the Storm Water Management Act, and unfortunately, such resistance can escalate into costly and time-consuming litigation. …

News | 01 Aug 2025

NIOSH Issues Risk Alert on Certain Firefighter SCBA Facepiece Lenses

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has observed several incidences of severe thermal degradation and failure of certain older model Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) facepiece lenses. The premature degradation (i.e., holes, melting, and deformation) occurs when the equipment is exposed to typical fire environments. The concerning equipment has in common that it …