Nobody ever said, 'Be careful or don’t get it on your skin,' none ... chemicals in firefighting foam and the gear worn on calls they say contributed to their cancer diagnoses and other serious ...

Firefighters across the United States are taking legal action for justice as they continue to face toxic exposure to per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) embedded in their gear.

Residents of Brunswick Landing, the site of Maine's worst toxic firefighting ... cancer. Exposure during critical life stages, such as in early childhood, can also cause life-changing harm. The ...

According to the International Association of Fire Fighters, 72% of IAFF member line-of-duty deaths in 2023 were due to occupational cancer. The IAFF's research showed firefighters are at greater risk ...

The chemicals can be found in everything from firefighting foam to thermal and water-resistant ... and an increased risk of some cancers. The federal government finalized phased-in limits on ...