Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is regularly used for training exercises in firefighting training areas, which are among the most contaminated sites for AFFF exposure. As a way to prepare firefighters for real-life emergencies involving flammable liquids and gases, military bases and civilian training centers have conducted countless drills using AFFF since the 1960s. There have been repeated instances of exposure at training facilities that have compromised environmental conditions and posed severe health risks to personnel.
Jet fuels were intentionally ignited in concrete burn pits in military firefighting training areas for training. Firefighters relied on the use of AFFF repeatedly to control these burns, releasing PFAS chemicals into the environment. Furthermore, the training personnel were required to wear protective gear that also contains PFAS, increasing their exposure to toxic compounds.
Training exercises often discharge contaminated foam and water to unlined systems designed only to remove petroleum products, not PFAS chemicals. A large amount of this contaminated water was discharged into the groundwater and surface waters. Contamination also occurred through:
Atraxia Law can help you seek compensation from the liable manufacturers if you developed cancer or other PFAS-related illnesses after training at firefighting training areas that used AFFF. As a result of handling hundreds of challenging toxic exposure cases, we understand the complexity of the documentation required to prove your exposure and health problems.
Our streamlined process makes filing your claim faster and easier, with most work conducted over the phone to minimize your involvement. Our team will gather the necessary employment records, military documentation, and medical records, and establish eligibility. An experienced AFFF lawyer will file your claim on your behalf.
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