The very same gear that protects firefighters from harm also endangers their health. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have been found in jackets and other protective equipment for first responders.
Exposure to PFAS has been linked to several types of Cancer which is the leading cause of occupational death for firefighters. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indiana-launches-statewide-testing-for-pfas-levels-in-firefighters
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