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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Firefighters PFAS Wipe Test

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A new “wipe test” on firefighter gear has been likened to “turning on a blacklight in a dark room,” and may lead to important safety protocols to help firefighters reduce their risk of cancer. In the study, led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, invisible cancer-linked PFAS chemicals were detected on every set of firefighter gear examined. The findings offer a practical tool to help firefighters reduce exposure to these “forever chemicals” which linger on gear long after a fire is out.

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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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