Tasmanian firefighters refuse to use PFAS foam 'linked to cancer'

Rob Inglis
May 1 2021 - 6:30am
Firefighters in Tasmania are refusing to use Tridol, a firefighting foam containing potentially carcinogenic PFAS chemicals and used in emergencies by the Tasmania Fire Service. Pictures: Supplied
Firefighters in Tasmania are refusing to use Tridol, a firefighting foam containing potentially carcinogenic PFAS chemicals and used in emergencies by the Tasmania Fire Service. Pictures: Supplied

Firefighters are refusing to use a particular firefighting foam they say has been "linked to cancer" and is being kept in storage for emegencies by the Tasmania Fire Service.

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Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

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Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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