
National Institute of Standards and Technology Research Found Multiple PFAS in Firefighting Equipment
Firefighters have had adverse health problems recently because AFFF firefighting foam contains harmful chemicals known as per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that can cause cancer and other health problems. A recent study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) discovered that firefighter turnout gear, the protective gear they wear while on the job, also contains PFAS. Many firefighters have filed product liability lawsuits