AFFF firefighting foam has a complicated legacy: it helped generations of responders knock down fast-moving fuel fires, yet it has also been linked to long-lasting environmental contamination because many historical formulations relied on PFAS (“forever chemicals”). Today, many organizations face a
Yes, AFFF foam contains PFAS. PFAS are special chemicals that help foam spread quickly over burning liquids. You may see AFFF foam used when firefighters need to stop fires caused by gasoline or oil. PFAS make the foam form a film that covers the fire and keeps it from coming back. However, these ch
