Firefighter Foam VD

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) or firefighter foam has been widely used for decades to extinguish fuel-based fires. However, chemicals contained in the fire fighting foam may increase the risk of testicular cancer, kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer and other diseases.

Firefighting foam is a sprayable product firefighters have used for a number of years to control live fires or simulated fires during training exercises. The foam, which is a type of aqueous film-forming foam, creates a barrier on objects or substances that cuts off the oxygen necessary for the fire to continue burning. It is particularly effective at extinguishing fires involving jet fuel.

Qualifying Criteria:

1. PC does not have an attorney for a potential firefighting foam case.
2. PC was exposed to fire fighting foam while serving as a fire fighter (volunteer, civilian, or military)
3. PC was diagnosed with one of the following forms of cancer:
   1. Bladder cancer
   2. Breast cancer
   3. Kidney cancer
   4. Leukemia
   5. Liver cancer
   6. Lymphoma
   7. Pancreatic cancer
   8. Prostate cancer
   9. Testicular cancer
   10. Thyroid disorders

3. PC was diagnosed at least 6 months after first exposure to firefighting foam.