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Repeated use or handling of aqueous film-forming foam that contains PFAS may constitute AFFF exposure — e.g., damage control training. Service members who participated in exercises covering fuel fire response, foam system operation, and emergency firefighting procedures aboard ships or at shore-based facilities may be eligible.
Eligibility is determined by the nature and frequency of exposure and a qualifying medical diagnosis, not by whether the contact happened during training or a real emergency.
Damage control personnel were trained to respond to shipboard emergencies involving aviation fuel, diesel, and other flammable liquids, and AFFF was the standard firefighting agent for those Class B fires. Exposure to AFFF during service may have resulted from:
Repeated handling of PFAS-containing foam over months or years of service may contribute substantially to a person’s overall occupational exposure history. Exposure was not limited to designated firefighters and may also include Damage Controlmen, aviation support personnel, flight deck crews, crash and salvage teams, and fire instructors. Records that can help establish exposure include DD Form 214, military service records, training certificates, duty assignments, and performance evaluations describing damage control responsibilities.
ELG Law has spent over three decades representing individuals affected by toxic chemical exposure. If you participated in damage control training involving AFFF and have since been diagnosed with kidney cancer or testicular cancer, your service records may support a claim. Contact ELG Law for a free case evaluation.