U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R., Pa.) says the federal study is further proof that Congress must require firefighting equipment to be PFAS-free.
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says the federal study is further proof that Congress must require firefighting equipment to be PFAS-free.
The so-called forever chemicals have been linked to kidney and testicular cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility and immunity, and increased risks of asthma and thyroid disease. PFAS exist in a range of everyday items, from nonstick cookware and stain-resistant carpets to waterproof clothing and artificial turf.
Davis said researchers expected to find PFAS on fabric that’s used in the outer shells of protective jackets and pants. But the chemicals were also found in material that’s used for a middle layer, called a moisture barrier, and in a thermal layer — the innermost portion, which can press against firefighters’ skin.
Risky Play: Why parents and coaches of cancer-stricken youth athletes are worried about artificial turfLast spring, during a firefighting conference in Indianapolis, Stedfast, a Canadian-based manufacturer of turnout gear, announced that it had developed a PFAS-free moisture barrier.
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