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u.s. Firefighters Are Increasingly Opting for Carcinogen-Free Protective Equipment

Summary by Independent Español
Every time he went out to attend to a fire, Thomas Votta, Lieutenant of East Providence, knew he was exposed to cancer. There are potential carcinogens in smoke coming out of a burning house, but also risks when using his chemically treated protective equipment.
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u.s. Firefighters Are Increasingly Opting for Carcinogen-Free Protective Equipment

Every time he went out to attend to a fire, Thomas Votta, Lieutenant of East Providence, knew he was exposed to cancer. There are potential carcinogens in smoke coming out of a burning house, but also risks when using his chemically treated protective equipment.

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Independent Español broke the news in on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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