Firefighters involved in combating the Maui Wildfires had higher levels of PFAS contamination than other first responders, raising concerns about health risks LA firefighters may face from recent California wildfires.
Researchers identified 31 carcinogens that firefighters are regularly exposed to while fighting wildfires.
Manufacturers failed to warn firefighters and military service members about the risks of PFAS exposure from AFFF firefighting foam and turnout gear, lawsuit claims.
Chemical and safety equipment manufacturers currently face thousands of lawsuits brought by firefighters, who say they were never warned that AFFF may cause kidney cancer, testicular cancer and other injuries.
Lawsuit alleges firefighter developed thyroid disease and testicular cancer from AFFF foam used during his career, which contained toxic PFAS chemicals.
Heightened risk of testicular cancer among Air Force firefighters was identified, which researchers suspect was due to their exposure to AFFF foam.
Use of AFFF in the Air Force placed military service members and other residents at an increased risk of prostate cancer and other health problems, according to complaint.
A recent study highlighted how AFFF manufacturers intentionally concealed the cancer risks from firefighting foam for decades.
Plaintiff says he was never warned he was at risk of prostate cancer from exposure to firefighter foam in the Marine Corps.
The findings come amid growing concerns that toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighter turnout gear may increase cancer risks.
