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Potentially toxic firefighter gear and a fight over who pays to replace it

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Potentially toxic firefighter gear and a fight over who pays to replace it
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We found hundreds of thousands of firefighters nationwide are still wearing gear that contains PFAS. Many want to get rid of it, but replacing it could cost billions — and leave taxpayers on the hook.

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