New law to help firefighters with occupational cancer
A law that went into effect this month in New Hampshire makes all types of cancer among firefighters a presumptive occupational disease.
Source: sentinelsource.com
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NH is first state to partner with 'PFAS Annihilator' to destroy firefighting foams
In 2019, the state of New Hampshire banned firefighting foams containing PFAS chemicals, as mounting evidence linked the widely used fire suppressant to higher cancer rates.
Source: yahoo.com
NH is first state to partner with 'PFAS Annihilator' to destroy firefighting foams  – New Hampshire Bulletin
In 2019, the state of New Hampshire banned firefighting foams containing PFAS chemicals, as mounting evidence linked the widely used fire suppressant to higher cancer rates among firefighters and contamination of drinking water. And yet, fire departments around the state are still storing these now-prohibited foams on site. That’s because up until now, there wasn’t a safe or effective way to dispose of them.
Source: newhampshirebulletin.com
Program offers cancer screenings for Manchester NH firefighters
A new partnership was announced Monday to try to reduce cancer rates among firefighters in New Hampshire's largest city.
Source: wmur.com
Sen. Hassan: Law seeks to get PFAS chemicals out of firefighters' gear
Sen. Maggie Hassan, in Portsmouth, stressed the importance of making firefighters “a priority in the fight against PFAS” chemicals.
Source: seacoastonline.com