It’s no secret that firefighters face an abundance of risks every single day. Well, a Belchertown company is taking steps to ameliorate one potential risk: cancer.
9 Alarm Apparel developed underwear, the Defender Brief, that aims to block the cancer-causing chemicals—PFAS—to which first responders are exposed on the job.
Related:
St. Paul (MN) Fire Captain Develops a Weapon Against Firefighter Cancer
UPDATE: MA, NY Firefighters File Lawsuits Over PFAS in Firefighter PPE
Milliken & Company Announces Commitment to Eliminating PFAS from Textile Finishes and Fibers
Unsuccessful Attempt to Eliminate PFAS in PPE
The company’s research showed that the groin is susceptible to carcinogens and not very well-protected.
“In the case of PFAS and particulate exposure, the defenses are limited and were non-existent for #ProtectingTheBoys until the #defenderbrief,” the company writes on Facebook. “Many will be hesitant for this change, but we are not just selling undies we are providing another link to the chain of cancer awareness and prevention.”
