Composed of human-made chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is a type of foam used by firefighters to smother high-intensity fires.

Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand “ready to support our American neighbours” as wildfires ...

PACIFIC PALISADES, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Firefighters have been battling the Palisades Fire for weeks. Their courageous efforts are admirable, to say the least. And for some, it's their military ...

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand "ready to support our American neighbours" as wildfires devastate parts of ...

9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Damian Dovarganes Canada's emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand "ready to support our ...

Firefighters and the Risk of Cancer Both civilian and military firefighters are at an increased risk of developing cancer because they are more likely to be exposed to a variety of hazardous ...