TagFire fighting(5)
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2023-10-29
PFAS is in the groundwater west of Spokane. What’s known about the contamination is only growing
Oct. 29, 2023 at 6:00 am By Manuel Villa and Isabella Breda Seattle Times staff reporters Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our community. SPOKANE COUNTY — Millions of years ago, -
Our Transition to Fluorine-Free Foam
Randy Krause October 2023 The Port of Seattle Fire Department continues on a five-year journey to find the safest, most efficient aircraft firefighting foam (AFFF) replacement and make Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) one of the first U.S. airports to complete the steps for the transition after federal approval. In 2018, it was obvious the FAA would -
Sea-Tac’s legacy of PFAS chemicals: ‘foam showers,’ sick firefighters and contaminated water
Feb. 12, 2023 at 6:00 am Updated Feb. 12, 2023 at 2:04 pm 1 of 15 | Jason Schnase, a battalion chief of training and safety with the Port of Seattle Fire Department, shows where firefighting foam is stored on an aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle at Sea-Tac Airport. A 3% PFAS/97% water… (Ellen M. Banner / -
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