Fire Foam Campaign
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Common Medical Conditions and Health Issues Related to Extended Fire Foam Exposure
While the chemical components of fire foam are effective in extinguishing flames and stopping the spread of a fire, they provide this service because they can resist or repel water and grease or oil. That resistance means these compounds do not break down when exposed to the environment. Instead, the contaminants remain in the soil and groundwater and are often ingested by humans and animals. They can also be taken into the body by inhalation and then enter the bloodstream. Once in the body, they accumulate as the body’s natural fluids cannot flush them from the cells. The result of these accumulating toxins can be a diagnosis of:
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Breast cancer
- Leukemia
- Rectal cancer
- Preeclampsia
- Liver issues
- Thyroid disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Autoimmune diseases
In addition to these life-threatening illnesses, there have been U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs studies linking exposure to fire foam and its contaminants to asthma, high blood pressure, fertility issues, and child development challenges.
Who Is at Risk for Health Issues Related to Contact with Fire Foam?
When most people hear about the health issues related to exposure to fire foam, they think of fire responders and firefighters who have been applying the product. However, the hazards of fire foam chemical exposure are not limited to this specific group of people. But they could be a large group that has suffered the lengthiest exposure. Other groups who should be aware of the potential for health issues due to their exposure to fire foam include:
- Chemical plant workers
- Military members and reservists
- Airport workers
- Residents living near an airport or military facility where fire foam was used and has contaminated the soil and groundwater
- Grounds and landscape workers who were maintaining the spaces at military facilities or airports after the use of fire foam
When most people hear about the health issues related to exposure to fire foam, they think of fire responders and firefighters who have been applying the product. However, the hazards of fire foam chemical exposure are not limited to this specific group of people. But they could be a large group that has suffered the lengthiest exposure. Other groups who should be aware of the potential for health issues due to their exposure to fire foam include:
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