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
Leaders in Congress push to protect #firefighters from toxic #PFAS, improve #cancer screening
http://tinyurl.com/yv6rhuy4
http://tinyurl.com/yv6rhuy4
WJLA
Leaders in Congress push to protect firefighters from toxic PFAS, improve cancer screening
Firefighters are increasingly dying of cancer at younger ages and new questions are being raised about what is being done to protect the heroes who protect us.
U.S. Senator Cory Booker Introduces Bill to Compensate #Firefighters and their Families Impacted by #PFAS-Related Illnesses
https://tinyurl.com/49br75vb
https://tinyurl.com/49br75vb
Sierra Sun Times
U.S. Senator Cory Booker Introduces Bill to Compensate Firefighters and their Families Impacted by PFAS-Related Illnesses
March 24, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Darren Soto (D-FL-09) introduced legislation to compensate firefighters who are suffering injuries or have died from PFAS-related conditions. The Firefighter…
#SanFrancisco #firefighters rally against #chemicals used in uniforms
#PFAS #Cancers #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-francisco-firefighter-uniforms-ban/3492972/
#PFAS #Cancers #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-francisco-firefighter-uniforms-ban/3492972/
NBC Bay Area
San Francisco firefighters rally against chemicals used in uniforms
San Francisco could be the first city in the nation to ban a common type of firefighter uniform found to emit cancer-causing chemicals.
San Francisco trying to ban cancer-causing chemicals in firefighter gear, but are alternatives safe?
#PFAS #Firefighters #Cancer #Chemicals #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/san-francisco-pfas-firefighter-turnouts-uniforms/3531186/
#PFAS #Firefighters #Cancer #Chemicals #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/san-francisco-pfas-firefighter-turnouts-uniforms/3531186/
NBC Bay Area
San Francisco trying to ban cancer-causing chemicals in firefighter gear, but are alternatives safe?
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a city-wide ban of what are known as ‘PFAS’ or ‘forever chemicals,’ but replacement options still aren’t widely available and those that are seem be raising new safety concerns.
New research suggests #chemicals alter genes of #firefighters, leading to #cancer
#PFAS #GetToxicsOut
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/new-research-suggests-chemicals-alter-genes-of-firefighters-leading-to-cancer
#PFAS #GetToxicsOut
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/new-research-suggests-chemicals-alter-genes-of-firefighters-leading-to-cancer
ABC15 Arizona
New research suggests chemicals alter genes of firefighters, leading to cancer
A new study from the University of Arizona and the University of Michigan has discovered chemical exposures on the job could result in firefighters having an increased risk of prostate cancer.
Mat Troy, a 32-year-old Boston firefighter, lost his battle with cancer Wednesday; data shows the illness is responsible for two thirds of line-of-duty firefighter deaths.
#Firefighters #Cancer #PFAS #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/young-boston-firefighters-death-shines-light-on-occupational-cancer-it-needs-to-stop/3399644/
#Firefighters #Cancer #PFAS #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/young-boston-firefighters-death-shines-light-on-occupational-cancer-it-needs-to-stop/3399644/
10 Boston
Young Boston firefighter's death shines light on occupational cancer: ”It needs to stop'
The death of a young Boston firefighter has advocates calling for increased awareness for occupational cancer. Mat Troy, a Boston firefighter, lost his battle with cancer Wednesday. He was just 32 years old. Troy was diagnosed with the illness in September…
Ontario Local lowers risk of exposure to forever chemicals with PFAS-free gear
#PFAS #FireFighters #Health #GetToxicsOut
https://www.iaff.org/news/ontario-local-lowers-risk-of-exposure-to-forever-chemicals-with-pfas-free-gear/
#PFAS #FireFighters #Health #GetToxicsOut
https://www.iaff.org/news/ontario-local-lowers-risk-of-exposure-to-forever-chemicals-with-pfas-free-gear/
IAFF
Ontario Local lowers risk of exposure to forever chemicals with PFAS-free gear - IAFF
Sault Ste. Marie, ON Local 529 members became the first Canadian IAFF affiliate to wear PFAS-free turnout gear, making the transition last month.
Connecticut firefighters sue DuPont, 3M, Honeywell over allegedly contaminated gear
#Firefighters #PFAS #Health #GetToxicsOUT
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/connecticut-firefighters-sue-dupont-3m-214455490.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooFinance
#Firefighters #PFAS #Health #GetToxicsOUT
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/connecticut-firefighters-sue-dupont-3m-214455490.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooFinance
Yahoo Finance
Connecticut firefighters sue DuPont, 3M, Honeywell over allegedly contaminated gear
DuPont, 3M, Honeywell and 16 other defendants were sued on Tuesday by Connecticut firefighters who said their protective gear was contaminated by toxic "forever chemicals" linked to cancer. Lawyers for the plaintiffs said they believed the proposed class…