Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), used primarily by military and civilian firefighters to extinguish fires, can cause extreme water pollution and health problems. AFFF poses terrible health risks to individuals in firefighting and military professions. Notably, this foam contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been linked to various cancers since the 1990s.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emphasizes, “There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes in humans.”
Although all firefighters that used firefighting foam are at risk, aviation and military firefighters faced the most significant AFFF exposure risks; the FAA and U.S. Navy required the use PFAS-containing firefighting foams until 2018. The military's use of these substances since the 1960s has led to concentrated PFAS levels at military sites, and potential injuries to many veterans and their families.
AFFF exposure has been associated with many dangerous cancers, including:
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Kidney Cancer
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Bladder Cancer
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Breast Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Leukemia
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Liver Cancer
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Lymphoma
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Ovarian Cancer
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Pancreatic Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
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Renal Cancer
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Testicular Cancer
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Thyroid Cancer
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Thyroid Disease
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Ulcerative Colitis
If you or a loved one served as a civilian or military firefighter exposed to firefighting foam on the job or during training and have been diagnosed with any of the cancers listed above, you may be eligible for compensation. Please reach out to the Hiatt Law Group for a Free Consultation.
By choosing Hiatt Law Group, you are getting an experienced and dedicated team that understands the complexities of firefighting foam exposure and its health implications and is ready to fight for you.