US EditionFire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals
- The Rhode Island fire department has provided new gear free of PFAS to its firefighters, benefiting 125 firefighters in total.
- PFAS, known as forever chemicals, are linked to health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to health studies.
- Cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters.
- Several states have enacted laws banning PFAS in firefighting gear, prompting manufacturers to transition to safer materials.
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