34 Vancouver firefighters died from work-related cancer since 2017; city council approves $2.8m for chemical-free turnout gear.
34 Vancouver firefighters died from work-related cancer since 2017, prompting the city council to approve $2.8m for new chemical-free turnout gear. Vancouver's fire department will become the first in North America to use such gear, which aims to reduce cancer risk among firefighters. Studies link the absorption of PFAS chemicals from turnout gear to cancer risk and other adverse health effects.
April 09, 2024
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