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• Firefighter Turnout Gear Lawsuit Filed Over Cancer Caused PFAS Exposure

  February 20, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A retired, 40-year veteran firefighter has filed a turnout gear lawsuit, alleging that the high levels of PFAS in the protective equipment led to the development of prostate cancer.

• PFAS-Laden Turnout Gear and AFFF Foam Caused Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Firefighter’s Lawsuit Claims

  November 1, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A firefighter's prostate cancer lawsuit blames his diagnosis on years of PFAS exposure through the use of firefighting foam and turnout gear.

• Proposed Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Firefighters from PFAS Exposure in Turnout Gear

  July 21, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  New legislation calls for the U.S. government to support the development of new firefighter turnout gear which reduces PFAS exposure, which has been linked to an increased cancer risk.