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[…] is supposed to be keeping us safe is costing us our lives.” Kelly explained that PFAS (or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in the protective layers of fire fighter […]

[…] IAFF leaders from across Canada lobbied MPs and Senators to take regulatory action against dangerous PFAS chemicals in fire fighter protective gear and to strengthen the nation’s airport firefighting regulations […]

[…] number of important health and safety provisions to protect fire fighters from the toxic chemical, PFAS, as well as language guaranteeing federal fire fighters 12 weeks of paid leave upon […]

[…] The NDAA includes a number of provisions reducing fire fighters’ exposure to the toxic chemical PFAS, which is known to be present in firefighting foam and turnout gear. Most significantly, […]

[…] for fire fighters, including a bill to help fund the research and development of next-generation, PFAS-free protective gear.  Gathering on a blustery winter day at the end of the 2023 […]

[…] conference theme: Demanding Excellence, Kelly continued, “Whether it is funding the creation of our next-generation, PFAS-free bunker gear or whether its other cancer protections, we demand excellence from those who […]

[…] protecting them. In addition, the NDAA includes a provision that bans the DOD from purchasing PFAS-laden turnout gear once a PFAS-free alternative has been developed. The bill also directs the […]

[…] fighters to swap shifts. Other provisions will serve to better protect fire fighters from toxic PFAS and establish improved leave benefits for our 16th District members. “The 72-hour workweek required […]

[…] Requiring DOD to take greater steps to prevent, mitigate and remediate any release of toxic PFAS-laden firefighting foams Requiring DOD to be more transparent and make available PFAS contamination records […]

[…] Department of Defense (DoD) to test federal fire fighters’ blood for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (or PFAS). Banning all firefighting foam containing PFAS from training. Banning the uncontrolled release of PFAS […]