Michigan Laws 29.369c – Firefighting foam; use of perfluoroalkyl orpolyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS); prohibited in firefighter training; requirements
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 29.369c
- Firefighter: means a member of an organized fire department or public safety department who is responsible for, or is in a capacity that includes responsibility for, the extinguishment of fires, the directing of the extinguishment of fires, the directing or management of emergency response activities, fire safety prevention inspection, plans examination, fire investigation, hazardous materials response, technical rescue response, airport rescue response, airport rescue firefighting, fire service instruction, and the enforcement of the general fire laws of this state and the community where he or she serves. See Michigan Laws 29.362
- Firefighter training: means an education or training program including a program eligible to receive funding from the fireworks safety fund created in section 11 of the Michigan fireworks safety act, 2011 PA 256, MCL 28. See Michigan Laws 29.362
- PFAS: means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance. See Michigan Laws 29.362
(1) Firefighting foam concentrate containing intentionally added PFAS must not be used in any firefighter training required under this act.
(2) Until December 31, 2023, the firefighter training required under this act must include both of the following subjects:
(a) The proper use, handling, and storage of firefighting foam concentrate.
(b) The best environmental and public health practices, including, but not limited to, containment and proper disposal, and decontamination of the firefighter’s equipment and body, following the use of firefighting foam.
(3) The firefighter training under subsection (2) may involve the use of a video or online resource.