Risk of injuries related to exposure to Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) include:

The highly durable nature of PFAS chemicals in AFFF means they do not break down over time.  PFAS can concentrate over time in the human body, with some having a half-life of up to eight years.  Because of this, PFAS may remain in the body for years, building up gradually.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified PFAS as potentially carcinogenic (cancer-causing) to humans.  Low-level exposure could be dangerous for humans.  Exposure to AFFF, that contains PFAS, can eventually cause various types of cancer.

The attorneys at the Law Office of Aaronson and Rash, PLLC are currently accepting new clients who were exposed to AFFF and were diagnosed with one of the following injuries:

  • Bladder Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Other Types of Cancers

Firefighters Exposed to Dangerous Chemicals

Firefighters perform an essential service to communities all over the country every day. However, one of the methods that is used, firefighter foam, may cause various types of cancer in firefighters who were regularly exposed to the foam.


Chemical-based firefighting foam or aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF Firefighting Foam) has been sold for decades because of its effectiveness in extinguishing jet fuel and petroleum fires. AFFF contains hydrocarbon foaming agents and fluorinated surfactants that combine with water to extinguish fires and prevent them from reigniting.


While effective for controlling fires, it puts firefighters at risk by exposing them to perfluoroalkyl, polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), and other dangerous chemicals. The PFAS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, used to make AFFF firefighting foam do not break down, remaining in the environment and in human blood indefinitely.


Firefighters and their families have faced possible health setbacks from firefighting foam. If you, or a loved one, were exposed to AFFF firefighting foam and received a diagnosis of cancer, you should contact an attorney now.

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Known officially as aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), a Class B firefighting foam, creates a blanket that cuts off the fuel from the oxygen it needs to burn. The AFFF has been used for decades to fight fires caused by highly flammable liquids and gasses, such as those caused by oil, gasoline, and jet fuel.


These foams are mixed with water to form an aqueous film that cuts off a fire’s source of oxygen, extinguishes it, and stops it from reigniting. AFFF is commonly used at fire stations, military sites, airports, and chemical manufacturing plants.

To help smother the fire, AFFF uses cancer-causing chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and in some circumstances these chemicals are still used today.

Major health organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have noted that certain PFAS chemicals may be linked to cancer in firefighters.


Despite its fire-fighting efficiency, AFFF has become phased out and banned in many parts of the country.


Government agencies have already started working to destroy PFAS and phase out firefighting foams in more areas.

Many people who have used or been exposed to AFFF at work now face complications from PFAS exposure.

These workers and their families were told that AFFF Firefighting Foam was safe, but they are now dealing with health problems and medical bills related to their exposure to PFAS.

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Chemicals Found in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF):

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), firefighting foam consists of the following:

  • Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
  • Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
  • Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)
  • Hexafluoropropylene Oxide Dimer Acid (GenX)

What Is PFAS?

PFAS, meaning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are synthetic chemicals found in many consumer and industrial products.

The most common PFAS are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). They are known for their ability to resist water, oil, and grease.

While effective for their intended use, additional studies and scientific evidence have documented PFAS as a toxic substance that is unsafe for human health.

PFAS have been labeled a public health concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

PFAS are Active in AFFF Firefighting Foam

While some fire departments have switched to “modern fluorotelomer foams” that might be less toxic, the long shelf life of traditional, PFAS-containing AFFF means they are still stored and used at many work sites.


It’s not always easy to determine if firefighting foam contains PFAS, but it’s more likely if the ingredient list mentions C6, fluorosurfactants, or fluoroproteins.

PFAS Manufacturing Banned

PFAS are no longer manufactured in the United States but continue to be found in the environment and in humans.


PFAS contamination is a huge problem in the United States, and many lawsuits have been filed over the issue.


These chemicals do not break down and remain in the water, air, and soil.


Due to their potential toxicity, the U.S. Department of Defense is working to develop better PFAS-free AFFF alternatives.

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