Expert panel to discuss PFAS in firefighting gear with documentary film screening

By Jessica Sieff | Notre Dame News | April 13, 2023

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"On April 29 (Saturday), the University of Notre Dame will host a screening of “BURNED: Protecting the Protectors” — a short documentary exploring the link between perfluorinated substances, known as “forever chemicals,” and decades of cancer in the firefighting community.

The screening will take place at the DeBartolo Performing Art Center’s Browning Cinema at 6:30 p.m.

The film follows the story of Diane Cotter, whose husband, Paul, a firefighter of 27 years at the time, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Cotter’s concern led her to question the materials used in Paul’s gear."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSIndiana

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• ProductsFirefighting foam
• ProductsShoes
• ProductsTextiles
• SourcesFire departments
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses