NJ says this firefighting tool puts first responders at risk
By Scott Fallon
Published on March 22, 2026.
The state of New Jersey has begun collecting and destroying firefighting foam that contains a chemical linked to cancer. The state has opened two drop-off sites for firefighters to dispose of the estimated 150,000 gallons of this type of foam. The material is used by over 400 departments across the country.
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