"The Quincy Firefighters Association Local 792 expressed their disappointment, stating, 'That's negligence, not due diligence. This isn't about politics - this is about doing the right thing and protecting the men and women who go out and protect Quincy every day.'"
"PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' are used in firefighting gear for their water- and heat-resistant properties, but they accumulate in the body and increase cancer risk, along with liver and thyroid issues."
The Quincy city council postponed a vote on a $2.65 million bond to purchase new firefighter gear free of harmful PFAS chemicals. Firefighters expressed concern over the delay, as PFAS are linked to serious health risks, including cancer. The council's decision to keep the proposal in committee was met with disappointment from the Quincy Firefighters Association, which emphasized the need for immediate action to protect firefighters. The funding would provide two sets of turnout gear for each firefighter and additional equipment for non-fire responses.
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