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[…] for fire fighters and retirees, and implement protocols to eliminate our exposure to carcinogens like PFAS chemicals,” he said. Leading fire fighter health researchers Dr. Kenneth Fent with the National […]

[…] education benefiting fire fighters. The organization funded the independent Graham Peaslee, Ph.D. study that found PFAS “forever chemicals” present in turnout gear and, in 2020, awarded a two-year grant for […]

[…] IAFF-FC, and from senior IAFF Headquarters staff on topics including communications, fire insurance underwriting, and PFAS. Conference hosts Burnaby Local 323 made delegates and guests feel at home with a […]

[…] members safe. Meanwhile, this IAFF is partnering with several groups to conduct studies to prevent PFAS exposure and cancer risk. We are going to do whatever it takes to scrub […]

[…] and the EPA to do more to protect workers from dangerous chemicals, including asbestos, flame retardants and PFAS. Many of these chemicals have been linked to cancer, which is the greatest health-related […]

[…] on the full pay received for their regular tour of duty, and to allow for trade time and to require blood testing for toxic PFAS, as well as numerous other initiatives.

[…] include funding for the health impact on fire fighters of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS) contamination and a 3.1 percent raise for federal civilian employees, including fire fighters who […]

[…] commemorating union workers who have died in the line of duty. “From working to eliminate PFAS in turnout gear and consumer products to making sure our members have adequate PPE, […]