April 29, 2023; Graham Peaslee, Notre Dame professor of physics, speaks with South Bend Fire Department firefighters following a screening of the film “BURNED: Protecting the Protectors” at the Browning Cinema. The film explores the link between toxic chemicals known as PFAS and high rates of cancer among firefighters. PFAS are commonly used in firefighting foam and protective gear. Peaslee’s research was key in exposing the impact of PFAS. The South Bend fire department has...
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April 29, 2023; Graham Peaslee, Notre Dame professor of physics, speaks with South Bend Fire Department firefighters following a screening of the film “BURNED: Protecting the Protectors” at the Browning Cinema. The film explores the link between toxic chemicals known as PFAS and high rates of cancer among firefighters. PFAS are commonly used in firefighting foam and protective gear. Peaslee’s research was key in exposing the impact of PFAS. The South Bend fire department has plans to have PFAS-free gear within a year. (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)
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