Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the first commercial airport to adopt a new cleaning process to eliminate hazardous PFAS chemicals from fire trucks, prioritizing firefighter safety.
Erica Zucco reports for KING 5.
In short:
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport uses a new cleaning technology to remove PFAS from fire trucks.
- PFAS, found in firefighting foam, are carcinogenic and pose environmental and health risks.
- Fire trucks will be refilled with safer, PFAS-free foam after cleaning.
Key quote:
"My number one priority is firefighter safety, along with public safety, and it's hazardous to the environment, so getting rid of that is very important to us."
— Randy Krause, Port Seattle Fire Chief
Why this matters:
PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," are linked to cancer and other health issues. Removing them from firefighting equipment reduces exposure risks for firefighters and the community.
