No easy fix: Fire service, PPE manufacturers struggle to reduce PFAS-related cancer Legislation and lawsuits grow as the effort to avoid cancer and PFAS-infused materials continues
Proposed fed. rule requires companies to disclose if products contain PFAS A new EPA rule on forever chemicals could cost manufacturers $1B to come into compliance
Mass. city takes action against PFAS in firefighting gear Methuen officials passed an ordinance stating the city will not purchase firefighter gear unless it is PFAS-free
N.C. county spending nearly $600K on PPE in widespread effort to reduce FF cancer Wake County is reducing the risk of cancer with PPE, decon and prohibiting tobacco products
$128K grant helps N.Y. FD reduce the risk of cancer An AFG grant will help Troy firefighters keep their PPE clean and reduce their exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens
'Burned: Protecting the Protectors' documentary debuts in Worcester When Diane Cotter’s firefighter husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 she uncovered PFAS in PPE
3M, PFAS settlement possible as 'forever chemical' trial now delayed The first in several trials over firefighting foam and groundwater contamination was scheduled to begin Monday
R.I. files lawsuit against manufacturers of 'forever chemicals' A.G. Peter Neronha takes on PFAS and companies allegedly violating consumer protection laws
Ind. governor signs bill to monitor PFAS in firefighters across the state A pilot program will monitor the chemical levels in the blood of thousands of firefighters
Ill. FD to spend $500K on PFAS-free PPE to reduce cancer risk Naperville City Council authorized spending to replace their frontline firefighter PPE with PFAS-free outer shells