Due to the high-risk environment created by aviation fuels and aircraft maintenance, fire protection systems are required in military airport hangars. Since the 1960s, these facilities have relied heavily on AFFF for fire suppression systems. AFFF systems are widespread in hangars, putting firefighters and maintenance personnel at risk of significant exposure.
It was common for military hangars to be equipped with AFFF infrastructure, including storage tanks, pumping systems, and automated delivery systems, all intended for the rapid suppression of fires. During emergencies, these systems flood hangar spaces with foam, releasing massive quantities of PFAS chemicals into enclosed spaces where personnel can't avoid them. These facilities are confined, so toxic vapors and foam concentrate in the workspace when they’re activated.
Military personnel are also exposed to PFAS chemicals during routine maintenance, tests, and emergency activations. Mechanics, hangar workers, and firefighters were exposed repeatedly to residual foam, contaminated surfaces, and system components. Due to the serious health risks posed by hangar AFFF systems, the military has begun converting these facilities to water-only sprinkler systems, acknowledging the long-term health impact of AFFF use.
Whether you are suffering from cancer or other serious health conditions following exposure to AFFF systems in military hangars, Atraxia Law has over 35 years of experience evaluating toxic exposure and defective products cases. We can assess your situation and help you obtain military, employment, and medical records necessary to file a claim against the liable AFFF manufacturers.
After a thorough review of your case, we will establish if you are eligible to file a claim for AFFF exposure. Eligible individuals will promptly be put in touch with a specialized attorney so they can have their claims filed as soon as possible. You can focus on your health while our efficient process secures the maximum compensation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay us nothing unless we successfully obtain compensation for you AFFF exposure.
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