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ABOUT FIREFIGHTING FOAM (AFFF) & PFAS
Known officially as aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), firefighting foam creates a blanket that cuts off the fuel from the oxygen it needs to burn. To help smother the fire, chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were, and in some circumstances, still are used. PFAS are non-biodegradable, stay in the body for a very long time, and have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
Major health organizations like The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have noted that certain PFAS may be linked to cancer in firefighters. In fact, the EPA has classified PFAS as “emerging contaminants” meaning they are likely dangerous to human health.
Manufacturers are alleged to have knowingly used PFAS since the 1950s to develop and sell firefighting foam, putting individuals that work directly with the chemicals at a higher risk of exposure to AFFF. Those who served as airport or military firefighters are at particularly high risk of PFAS exposure. Until 2018, the Federal Airport Administration (FAA) required airports to use PFA-containing foam following U.S. Navy guidelines. The U.S. Navy and other branches of the military are also at higher risk of exposure.
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Today, the companies that produced firefighting foams with PFAS are coming under legal and medical scrutiny. 3M, the manufacturer credited with first producing this firefighting foam, was aware the foam was dangerous for more than 40 years and did nothing. The company had records showing the dangers PFAS presented to people & the environment dating back to 1970. However, they hid this information from the public. Furthermore, when 3M sold the chemicals to DuPont, they included the label "Cancer Warning: Contains a chemical which can cause cancer."
If you or a loved one have developed cancer after being exposed to Firefighting Foam (AFFF); you need to speak up! You might be eligible for financial compensation for your pain and suffering. Don’t suffer in silence. Fill out a no-cost claim review to see if you are eligible to receive compensation. – complete the free and easy claim review form today.
FREE CLAIM REVIEWHealth Impacts
Well-known health authorities like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have recognized potential connections between certain PFAS chemicals and cancer risks for firefighters.
Medical research has established a correlation between exposure to AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) and the onset of the following diseases:
- Kidney cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Leukemia (and other blood cancers)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Civilian firefighters, both paid and volunteer, face significant risks when using stocks of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) that contain PFAS chemicals, whether during emergency fire suppression activities or in training scenarios.
- Military personnel who serve as firefighters across all branches are also at a heightened risk. These individuals are especially vulnerable to health issues linked to exposure to AFFF, a risk shared with their civilian counterparts.
Legal action will be initiated against the manufacturer(s) responsible for the AFFF products to which you were exposed. The Multi-District Litigation (MDL) includes, among others, several companies involved in the production of these products.
- 3M Company
- DuPont
- Chemours Company
- Chemguard
- Tyco Fire Products
- National Foam, Inc.
- Buckeye Fire Equipment Co.
- Dynax Corporation
The compensation you're entitled to depends on the circumstances surrounding your case, including:
- The level of exposure to AFFF
- Long-term prognosis and the seriousness of your illness
- The extent of pain and suffering
- Whether you experienced lost earning capacity caused by any disability resulting from the exposure
The two basic types of compensatory damages are typically for medical bills and pain and suffering.