AFFF Dilemma: Weighing Fire Suppression Needs Against Health Risks
For decades, Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) have been the cornerstone of firefighting, lauded for their effectiveness in extinguishing stubborn fuel-based blazes. However, a dark side has emerged in recent years, casting a shadow over this long-trusted fire suppressant. Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of man-made chemicals present in AFFF, have been linked to a range of serious health problems.