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Indiana study finds firefighters have higher PFAS levels, linked to gear and foam, urging safer practices.
Indiana’s PFAS Testing Pilot Program found that firefighters may have higher levels of "forever chemicals" in their blood compared to the general population, likely due to exposure from firefighting foams, gear, and station practices.
The state tested 316 active and retired firefighters, with results indicating that proper decontamination and hygiene can reduce exposure.
Recommendations include phasing out PFAS-containing foams, improving decontamination, and creating a biomonitoring program.
The findings support ongoing efforts to protect first responders, as cancer remains the top cause of line-of-duty deaths.
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