Firefighters fear the toxic chemicals in gear could cause cancer
Firefighters around are concerned that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason for cancer among their ranks.
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Firefighters around are concerned that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason for cancer among their ranks.
BOSTON (AP) — Boston firefighter Daniel Ranahan had heard about colleagues getting cancer but he was stunned when doctors discovered a tumor in his chest. H
PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, is used in turnout gear to repel water and other substances when fighting a fire.
PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, is used in turnout gear to repel water and other substances when fighting a fire.
PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, is used in turnout gear to repel water and other substances when fighting a fire.