“We were told that it was just soap and water, completely harmless. We were completely slathered in the foam — hands, mouth, eyes. It looked just like if you were going to fill up your sink with dish soap.”
#PFAS #Cancer #FireFighters
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/pioneering-study-links-testicular-cancer-among-military-personnel-to-forever-chemicals/
#PFAS #Cancer #FireFighters
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/pioneering-study-links-testicular-cancer-among-military-personnel-to-forever-chemicals/
KFF Health News
Pioneering Study Links Testicular Cancer Among Military Personnel to ‘Forever Chemicals’
The military first documented health concerns surrounding chemicals known as PFAS decades ago yet has continued to use firefighting foam made with them. Despite scores of lawsuits by its personnel …
#Firefighters fear #PFAS in their gear could be contributing to rising #cancer cases
#GetToxicsOUT
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/firefighters-fear-pfas-gear-contributing-rising-cancer-cases-103176455
#GetToxicsOUT
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/firefighters-fear-pfas-gear-contributing-rising-cancer-cases-103176455
ABC News
Firefighters fear PFAS in their gear could be contributing to rising cancer cases
Firefighters around the country are concerned that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason for cancer among their ranks
PFAS Firefighting Foam Legislation Proposed in Georgia!
Legislation before the Georgia General Assembly this session proposes to amend the Georgia Fire Code to prohibit use of firefighting foam with PFAS compounds for testing purposes.
#PFAS #Firefighters #Health #Safety #GetToxicsOut
https://www.natlawreview.com/node/108110/printable/print
Legislation before the Georgia General Assembly this session proposes to amend the Georgia Fire Code to prohibit use of firefighting foam with PFAS compounds for testing purposes.
#PFAS #Firefighters #Health #Safety #GetToxicsOut
https://www.natlawreview.com/node/108110/printable/print
“PFAS has certainly been linked to cancer: kidney, testicular and prostate cancer are the top three we see over and over again.
Other cancers too — bladder, pancreatic, liver — over and over again.
So when you see thousands and thousands of firefighters with those exact reoccurring cancers, we say that’s exactly the result of being exposed to PFAS-related chemicals.”
#PFAS #FireFighters #GetToxicsOut
https://rollcall.com/2023/12/19/dangers-faced-by-firefighters-compounded-by-forever-chemicals/
Other cancers too — bladder, pancreatic, liver — over and over again.
So when you see thousands and thousands of firefighters with those exact reoccurring cancers, we say that’s exactly the result of being exposed to PFAS-related chemicals.”
#PFAS #FireFighters #GetToxicsOut
https://rollcall.com/2023/12/19/dangers-faced-by-firefighters-compounded-by-forever-chemicals/
Roll Call
Dangers faced by firefighters compounded by ‘forever chemicals’ - Roll Call
The number of cases over the impacts of "forever chemicals" include thousands filed by firefighters that are gaining attention in Congress.
Lawmakers urge legal action over firefighter PFAS exposure
#PFAS #FireFighters #Cancer #GetToxicsOut
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/lawmakers-urge-legal-action-over-firefighter-pfas-exposure/ar-AA1lOCkR
#PFAS #FireFighters #Cancer #GetToxicsOut
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/lawmakers-urge-legal-action-over-firefighter-pfas-exposure/ar-AA1lOCkR
MSN
Lawmakers urge legal action over firefighter PFAS exposure
Nearly half of the Legislature signed onto a letter to Attorney General Andrea Campbell this week, imploring the state to join Worcester firefighters diagnosed with cancer in their lawsuit against companies that make firefighting gear alleged to include toxic…
Department of Ecology seeks public comment on disposal of harmful firefighting foam
#PFAS #FireFighters #GetToxicsOut
https://news.yahoo.com/department-ecology-seeks-public-disposal-221630218.html?
#PFAS #FireFighters #GetToxicsOut
https://news.yahoo.com/department-ecology-seeks-public-disposal-221630218.html?
Yahoo News
Department of Ecology seeks public comment on disposal of harmful firefighting foam
Firefighting foam that contains PFAS is used to fight fires involving oil, gasoline, or other flammable liquids. The foam is also a leading cause of PFAS contamination in drinking water across Washington.
Connecticut #firefighters say their ‘No. 1 killer’ is cancer from #PFAS in gear meant to protect them
#GetToxicsOut
https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/danbury-norwalk-ct-firefighters-pfas-cancer-links-18576466.php
#GetToxicsOut
https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/danbury-norwalk-ct-firefighters-pfas-cancer-links-18576466.php
NewsTimes
Connecticut firefighters say their ‘No. 1 killer’ is cancer from PFAS in gear meant to protect them
"Whatever the cost, we have an obligation to protect our firefighters, because they...
"The bill introduced by Reps. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., and Bill Posey, R-Fla., would create a fund to aid fire crew members who were exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals used in firefighting foams."
#PFAS #Chemicals #FireFighters #Military #Health
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-01-14/military-firefighters-cancer-pfas-foam-chemicals-12669163.html
#PFAS #Chemicals #FireFighters #Military #Health
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-01-14/military-firefighters-cancer-pfas-foam-chemicals-12669163.html
Stars and Stripes
House lawmakers propose bill that would compensate military firefighters exposed to cancer-causing chemicals
Two House lawmakers have proposed legislation to compensate military service members who were possibly exposed to cancer or other illnesses from chemicals used in fire retardants.
Protecting #firefighters from #PFAS
#HealthAndSafety #Cancers #GetToxicsOut
https://abc57.com/news/protecting-firefighters-from-pfas/
#HealthAndSafety #Cancers #GetToxicsOut
https://abc57.com/news/protecting-firefighters-from-pfas/
ABC57
Protecting firefighters from PFAS
Friday was the one-year anniversary of the death of a South Bend Firefighter, Mike Brown, who died from esophageal cancer. It was later ruled a line of duty death because it was caused by his exposure to toxins on the job.
"An appeals court Wednesday said a firefighters union can pursue an unfair labor practice charge against the Orange County Commission over a COVID-19 vaccination requirement issued in 2021.
A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the state Public Employees Relations Commission that dismissed the case."
#COVID19vaccines #VaccineMandate #FireFighters #HumanRights #FreedomOfChoice
https://www.tampafp.com/firefighters-union-covid-19-vaccination-case-revived-in-florida/
A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the state Public Employees Relations Commission that dismissed the case."
#COVID19vaccines #VaccineMandate #FireFighters #HumanRights #FreedomOfChoice
https://www.tampafp.com/firefighters-union-covid-19-vaccination-case-revived-in-florida/
THE FREE PRESS
Firefighters Union COVID-19 Vaccination Case Revived In Florida
An appeals court Wednesday said a firefighters union can pursue an unfair labor practice charge against the Orange County Commission over a COVID-19