Firefighting Foams: PFAS vs. Fluorine-Free Foams - U.S. Fire Administration
May 25, 2023 · Learn about the differences between PFAS and fluorine-free firefighting foams, the harmful effects of PFAS, and what's being done about it. A new military specification requires firefighting foams to effectively extinguish class B hydrocarbon liquid fuel …
PFAS - Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Public Health
Sep 30, 2024 · They are also present in fire-fighting foams (or aqueous film forming foam; AFFF) used by both civilian and military firefighters. Also known as the "forever chemicals", PFAS are persistent (i.e., they do not break down) in the environment, and since they are used in the manufacturing of so many products, they are widespread internationally.
‘Forever chemicals’: What firefighters need to know about AFFF and PFAS
Jun 8, 2021 · For decades, firefighters have used aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) to help extinguish difficult-to-suppress fires, particularly Class B fires involving petroleum products or other flammable...
It’s Time To Switch to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foams
Apr 22, 2020 · PFAS is the key ingredient in a special kind of firefighting foam – aqueous film-forming foam, or AFFF, typically used on high-heat fuel fires. For decades, AFFF discharged during fire emergencies and routine training exercises has resulted in large releases of PFAS into nearby drinking water sources.
Ohio launches foam takeback program to destroy PFAS - FireRescue1
Mar 19, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio — A $3 million statewide initiative to collect and destroy stockpiled firefighting foam containing hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has seen Fairborn,...
Per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) are a group of manmade chemicals that may be found in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used in some fire suppression systems, including portable handheld fire extinguishers.
PFAS in Firefighting Foam (AFFF) and Equipment: State-by-state ...
Dec 20, 2024 · Numerous states have either enacted or proposed regulations regarding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) present in Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (“AFFF”) used for firefighting,...
Ohio law limits use of firefighting foam containing ‘forever …
Mar 21, 2022 · Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine last week signed a bill into law prohibiting the use of PFAS-containing foam in firefighter training. House Bill 158 was sponsored by state Rep. Phil Plummer, R-Butler Twp.,...
Ohio takeback program aims to annihilate PFAS ‘forever chemicals’
Mar 19, 2024 · A $3 million statewide initiative to collect and destroy stockpiled firefighting foam containing hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has seen Fairborn, Sugarcreek and...
The battle to replace PFAS in firefighting foam
Dec 11, 2024 · The Department of Defense estimates it will need to remove over 2 million gallons of PFAS-laden firefighting foam from across its facilities nationwide, including aircraft hangars and firefighting trucks.