New Firefighters’ Gear Standard Resolves Lawsuit, Union Says (1)

A firefighters union and nonprofit fire safety standards organization have agreed to dismiss a lawsuit that sought to eliminate PFAS from the protective gear firefighters wear.

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) jointly asked the Massachusetts Superior Court, Suffolk County, Monday to dismiss a lawsuit the IAFF filed in 2023.

The NFPA develops codes and standards for fire, electrical, and building safety to protect people and property from fire and other related hazards. One of those standards, however, resulted in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) being used in a moisture ...