The city council adopted a three-year plan to find alternatives to firefighting foam and fireproof uniforms that contain forever chemicals linked to cancer and other longterm health risks.
The Austin Fire Department will have to replace 1,800 sets of gear as it works to get rid of equipment that contains forever chemicals
The council approved a resolution on Thursday that tasks City Manager T.C. Broadnax with creating a plan to phase out the gear and foam that contain PFAS over the next three years. Vires said the department will start testing out gear without these forever chemicals to ensure it is protective. Phasing out the old gear won't start until an alternative has been finalized and agreed upon by firefighters and fire leadership.
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