University of Arizona study reveals high levels of PFAS in firefighters

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Amidst all of the fires going on in southern Arizona, first responders are getting exposed to more than just heat.

A new study by the University of Arizona reveals the high levels of PFAS that firefighters are specifically prone to having in their bloodstream.

It was a miracle material for firefighters, flame- and water-resistant material that you can find in almost any fire station, including those of the Tucson Fire Department…

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