Remediating and reducing the environmental impact of fire suppression systems contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: Perspectives on current guidelines

Authors

• Matthew L. Magnuson, US Environmental Protection Agency
• Trevor Sleight, 88th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, United States Air Force
• Willie F. Harper Jr., Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-22-2026

Abstract

Excerpt: Tens of thousands of foam-based fire suppression systems, such as firetrucks and hangars, might be contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Governmental policies surround the use of these substances in firefighting foams. This document provides overall technical framework “guidelines” toward remediation of fire suppression systems containing certain PFAS.

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DOI

10.1016/j.firesaf.2026.104811

Source Publication

Fire Safety Journal (ISSN 0379-7112 | eISSN 1873-7226)

Recommended Citation

Magnuson, M. L., Sleight, T., & Harper, W. F. (2026). Remediating and reducing the environmental impact of fire suppression systems contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: Perspectives on current guidelines. Fire Safety Journal, 163, 104811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2026.104811