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Legislative resolution calls for push to replace PFAS in firefighter gear; lawmakers hear personal testimony
Summary
At a Jan. 30 committee public hearing, sponsors and firefighter representatives urged Oregon to commit to replacing firefighting turnout gear that contains PFAS as non‑PFAS alternatives and funding mechanisms become available; testimony emphasized occupational cancer concerns and called for research and industry action.
Representative Dacia Graber opened the public hearing on House Concurrent Resolution 2 (HCR 2) before the House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans on Jan. 30, 2025. The resolution declares a commitment to the health and safety of Oregon firefighters and to finding alternatives to firefighting personal protective gear that contain PFAS chemicals.
Graber said the resolution would signal state support for research and for…
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