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Emergency Services Safety & Health Alliance is a non-profit organization that protects our first responders through research, education, testing, and advocacy

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☀️ Firefighters spend years worrying about smoke exposure. But what about the sun?

The University of Miami Firefighter Cancer Initiative is studying occupational UV exposure in the fire service and needs firefighter volunteers.

15-minute survey. https://t.co/xVkzJxOWMK

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The biggest firefighter exposure story of the next decade may not be what burns.

It may be what we wear.

PFAS. Flame retardants. Heavy metals. Halogenated dyes.

The industry called it performance.

Toxicology may tell a different story.

#FirefighterCancer #PFAS

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They told firefighters FR clothing was protecting us.

Now research is raising questions about the chemicals inside it: PFAS, flame retardants, heavy metals, and what happens when they’re worn for 24-hour shifts year after year.

#Firefighter #PFAS #OccupationalHealth #ESSHA

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PFAS. Flame retardants. “Performance” chemicals.

These substances can be found in everything from turnout gear and tactical uniforms to outdoor apparel and gym wear.

First responders deserve transparency. Consumers deserve safer options.

#ESSHA #PFAS #FirefighterHealth

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This is what showing up looks like.

ESSHA is proud to support our local church food bank—because service doesn’t stop when the call ends.

Protecting communities means taking care of people… however we can.

#ESSHA #ServeBeyondTheCall #CommunityFirst #GiveBack #StrongerTogether

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It’s an honor to be able to
Help when it Matters the most.

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NFPA 1970 is not what you think regarding Station Wear. Choose natural fibers

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Interview on Friendly Fire 2/28

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[Ian Cousins @IanTCousins]

The French National Assembly has voted to ban #PFAS in clothing for the general public, cosmetics and ski waxes by 2026 and in all textiles by 2030. However, cookware was dropped. Ironically, the fluoropolymer industry doesn't care so much about the low tonnage consumer uses.

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@mullins_pffpnc @NCTreasurer @NCTreasurer looks like Mr. Burns from the Simpsons. Apparently acts like him too.

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📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://t.co/ZslYmbDqYN

[Diane Cotter @Di_Cotter]

I do some of my best work on Medium.
Working on a firefighter-PFAS-fuckery connect-the-dots now.. with never before seen dots..
All I can say is god dam we were violated.

https://t.co/ysLFqnQXUK