Humpday Hangout: PFOAs and Firefighter Gear

Humpday Hangout: PFOAs and Firefighter Gear

What are PFOAs and does your turnout gear contain these cancer-causing chemicals? Join P.J. Norwood and Frank Ricci as they discuss PFOAs that could be in your gear. Joining our hosts this week is Professor Graham Peaslee, who has conducted extensive research on PFOAs, and will be sharing his thoughts on how these chemicals impact firefighters and what we can do about it.

Guests:

Professor Graham Peaslee

Diane Cotter

Billy Goldfeder

Bobby Halton

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