Description: A group of firefighters, advocates, and scientists are fighting to give the fire service the freedom to choose PFAS free PPE. Stand with firefighters and tell the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to pass TIA 1594 on NFPA 1971 today!
The use of PFAS in turnout gear poses a problem for both firefighters and the communities in which they live. PFAS are associated with liver damage, thyroid disease, developmental issues, reduced fertility, high cholesterol, obesity, hormone suppression, and cancer. Recent research has shown that significant quantities of PFAS are shed from the gear, and are being absorbed into firefighters’ bodies. In 2019, more than 75% of line-of-duty firefighter deaths were from occupational cancer.
Many firefighters don’t want PFAS in their PPE/turnout gear and are fighting for the freedom to choose a PFAS-free option.
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