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rem_lap t1_j61nfof wrote

Well that's fuckin ironic.

They're worried about their PPE containing PFAS?

They don't ever seem worried when they whip out the aqueous film forming firefighting foam (AFFF) and spray everything in the vicinity.

https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighting-foam/articles/forever-chemicals-what-firefighters-need-to-know-about-afff-and-pfas-8pdsKB4G2G1fJoIM/

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animealtdesu t1_j61x7oh wrote

Definitely a nuanced and intelligent take. We shouldn't remove toxins from PPE since foam is toxic. Or we could remove PFAS from foam too, which most departments do. Or they could just let cars burn, Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide is way better for the environment.

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FL00D_Z0N3 t1_j6godax wrote

Foam is not incredibly widely used, and class B foam is even more rare in its use. Most departments still depend on pure water or class A foam mixtures for firefighting endeavors. PPE gets used everyday at most departments.

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