2025年1月,Equimalt消防员在温哥华岛成为首个在温哥华岛采用无PFAS的无PFAS装备的消防员,减少了有毒化学品造成的癌症风险。 Esquimalt firefighters became the first on Vancouver Island to adopt PFAS-free gear in Jan 2025, reducing cancer risk from toxic chemicals.

2025年1月,Equimalt消防员在温哥华岛成为第一个在2025年1月改用无全氟辛烷磺酰氟保护装置的消防员,减少了与癌症相关的化学品的接触。 Esquimalt firefighters became the first on Vancouver Island to switch to PFAS-free protective gear in January 2025, reducing exposure to chemicals linked to cancer. 该变更于2024年11月获批，取代了含有全氟烷基和多氟烷基物质的装备，这些物质在使用过程中可能渗出。 The change, approved in November 2024, replaced gear containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which can leach during use. 由于为确保达到安全标准而进行的制造商测试,这一过渡被推迟。 The transition was delayed due to manufacturer testing to ensure safety standards were met. 此举与在癌症发病率上升和职业风险意识提高的情况下保护消防员健康的更广泛努力相一致。 The move aligns with broader efforts to protect firefighters’ health amid rising cancer rates and growing awareness of occupational risks.