The firefighting foam is highly effective, but it contains PFAS, which are toxic 'forever chemicals' that don’t break down in the environment and are linked to cancer. A trio of firefighters work to ...

suing more than a dozen companies that manufactured chemicals in firefighting foam and the gear worn on calls they say contributed to their cancer diagnoses and other serious health problems.

The foam is also toxic and contains PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) or “forever chemicals” that could lead to cancer. Some days, Monk got soaking wet with the foam. “Over the 30 ...

The firefighting foam is highly effective, but it contains PFAS, which are toxic 'forever chemicals' that don’t break down in the environment and are linked to cancer. A trio of firefighters ...