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flag U.S. fire departments are adopting PFAS-free gear to reduce cancer risks linked to "forever chemicals."

flag Fire departments across the U.S. are switching to PFAS-free gear due to concerns over potential cancer risks linked to these "forever chemicals." flag PFAS, used in traditional firefighting gear for their durability, have been tied to various health issues. flag Rhode Island's East Providence Fire Department became the first to outfit all its firefighters with PFAS-free equipment, responding to growing health concerns and the shift from heart disease to cancer as the leading cause of on-duty deaths among firefighters.

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