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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Stressed Structural Firefighter Gloves and Hoods, and Wildland Firefighter Coats, Shirts, and Pants

May 12, 2026

Author(s)

Andre Thompson, Andrew Maizel, Audrey Tombaugh, Halen Solomon, Bruce Benner, Alix Rodowa, Michelle Donnelly, Rick Davis

Structural and Wildland firefighter gear textiles have been found to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), representing a potential source of exposure for firefighters. In this study, structural firefighter turnout gear refers to only the

Suspect Screening of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in New Firefighter Turnout Gear Textiles

March 20, 2025

Author(s)

Andrew Maizel, Andre Thompson, Benjamin Place, Alix Rodowa, Jessica Reiner, Audrey Tombaugh, Halen Solomon, Brittany Stinger, Michelle Donnelly, Rick Davis

Firefighter turnout gear provides protection from exposure to flame, heat, and liquids, but has also been found to contain numerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Previous examinations of PFAS in firefighter turnout gear have predominantly

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