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Firefighters have more PFAS in their blood than the average person. It isn't clear why, but one theory is that it comes from the protective equipment they wear during a fire—called turnout gear.

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According to the release, PFAS are used in a variety of consumer products and most structural firefighting gear due to their high-heat resistance and ability to repel water and oil. Before ...

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This contamination endangers not just firefighters but all communities. The introduction of the PFAS Alternatives Act in Congress offers a much-needed solution to eliminate PFAS from turnout gear ...

Kerby said firefighters are required to work out for an hour each day and must meet fitness incentive requirements and undergo annual physical testing and health exams. “Health and wellness is ...

Milliken & Company, a global flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care products manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS ...