An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.

Summary

The bill lets fire departments and EMS providers borrow up to $100,000 for protective and communications equipment, but only once every five years. It also prohibits the sale and use of class B firefighting foam that contains added PFAS chemicals, requires warning labels on PFAS‑containing protective gear, and creates civil penalties for violations. Grants can be used to dispose of PFAS foam and to buy PFAS‑free foam.

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