Assembly Bill 2408 would ban forever chemicals known as PFAS, which have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
Assembly Bill 2408 would ban forever chemicals known as PFAS, which studies have linked to an increased risk of cancer.“All of these things that we still don’t know the true effects of, can affect us for the rest of our lives," said firefighter and paramedic, Timothy Ross.
“It’s basically a fluorinated chemical produced by the textile industry to make the equipment we wear to go to structure fires to make it more durable. It's supposed to protect the firefighters and the reality its hurting us," said Ross. “Removing the PFAS is one step forward in trying to create a better and safer existence for us, reducing health care costs, increasing our wellness, letting us serve the public better and longer," said Ross.
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