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San Francisco Fire Department secures $2.3 million for PFAS-free turnout testing as city considers ban
Summary
Chief Janine Nicholson told the Fire Commission the department has secured a $2,300,000 grant for PFAS-free turnout gear and is field-testing two manufacturers (Lion and Firedex) on 60–90 day wear trials while Supervisor Peskin advances legislation to require PFAS-free gear by June 2026.
Chief of Department Janine Nicholson told the San Francisco Fire Commission on March 27 that the department has secured a $2,300,000 grant to purchase PFAS-free turnout gear and is actively testing prototype garments in the field.
Nicholson said the grant will help the department move toward replacing PFAS-containing turnout coats, and she described ongoing engagement with manufacturers and labor. "We secured a $2,300,000 grant for turnouts, specifically," Nicholson said in her report. She added that the…
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