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[–] 20 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I could be wrong, but I don’t think the gear is the problem. It’s the foam.

As I understand it, Teflon itself is inert. It’s too big to cause us health problems. But the chemicals used to apply it, like PFOS and PFOA, those are dangerous.

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  • [–] 18 points 1 year ago

    Teflon is inert at room temperatures. If it breaks down when I get my frying pan too hot, it doesn’t seem like it’s an optimal choice for firefighters gear.

    It wouldn’t surprise me if the foam is a way more significant exposure source, though.

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