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Sean_Dubh t1_jckktgc wrote

Reply to comment by Steltek in Firefighter union sues Mass. group over toxic chemicals in protective gear by ak47workaccnt

Exactly. Good luck fighting a modern fire in a blanket lined, rubberized nomex trench coat with hip boots like we did until the 90’s.

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IphtashuFitz t1_jcm1xcq wrote

Especially considering the growing range of chemicals that they have to do battle with. From the foam in residential furniture & beds to an endless range of chemicals stored in warehouses to electric vehicles and so on, the range of chemicals they're exposed to over the course of their careers is huge...

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