Episode 96 – PFAS Free PPE

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features several Avengers including Kyla Bennet from Public Employees for Environmental Research (PEER), Neil McMillan from Ottawa Firefighters Local 162, and Deputy Chief Sean Mitchell from Nantucket Fire Department. Discussion focuses around the NFPA 1971 TIA 1594 that will remove the UV light test and create the opportunity for PFAS free …

Episode 81 – Ariel Wittenberg

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Ariel Wittenberg from E&E News.  Ariel discusses her recent in-depth articles on PFAS in Firefighter Gear.  Ariel peels back the curtain to discuss NFPA, IAFF’s, Manufacturers & Textiles involvements with these Forever Chemicals in Firefighter PPE.   Part 1: https://www.eenews.net/greenwire/2021/02/16/stories/1063725187 Part 2: https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063725299

APS Radio 3 – IAFF Resolutions & PFAS

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode discusses upcoming International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Resolutions focused on PFAS. Sean Mitchell from Nantucket Local 2509, Jason Burns from Fall River Local 1314, and Ron Glass from Orlando Local 1365 all discuss their resolutions that focus on the IAFF taking a pro-active approach to dealing with these toxic chemicals.

Episode 63 – Sean Mitchell

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Nantucket Firefighters Local 2509 Secretary Treasurer Sean Mitchell. Sean shares his story about how he learned about PFOA/PFAS and how he believes the industry has been misleading him and other firefighters on the subject.