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PFAS and Turnout Gear
What is PFAS? Recent studies have shown that all three layers of fire fighter turnout gear contain Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a class of fluorinated chemicals known as “forever […] -
PFAS Safety Advisory
*Wearing all PPE and SCBA during firefighting, overhaul, and while working in smoke is still the best first line of defense when it comes to limiting exposures to fireground contaminants. […] -
FFCAM Podcasts
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Legislative Action
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Cancer
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Jan 19, 2024
IAFF endorses Military Fire Fighter PFAS Compensation Bill
The IAFF is proud to throw its support behind the Military Fire Fighters PFAS Compensation Bill (H.R. 6946), introduced by U.S. Reps. Marilyn Strickland and Bill Posey Jan. 10. […]- Legislation
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Jan 30, 2023
IAFF Retains National Law Firms in Fight Against PFAS
[…] that the IAFF has retained three nationally recognized law firms to change regulatory standards, demand PFAS-free gear, and be available to be retained by members and families seeking compensation for […] -
Jan 31, 2023
Documentary Sounds the Alarm on PFAS in Turnout Gear
[…] premiere of BURNED: Protecting the Protectors – a 30-minute documentary that details the dangers of PFAS in turnout gear – at the 2023 Affiliate Leadership Training Summit in Las Vegas. […] -
Feb 1, 2023
Social Media Reacts to PFAS Announcement
[…] 30 that the IAFF retained three nationally recognized law firms to change regulatory standards, demand PFAS-free gear, and be available to be retained by members and families seeking compensation for […]