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A bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could ban companies from manufacturing, selling, and distributing firefighting protective gear that contain forever chemicals.

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York have already passed laws to phase out PFAS from firefighting gear by 2027-2028.

(WJAR) — A first for First Responders is happening in the Ocean State. The East Providence Fire Department recently acquired brand new gear that is non-PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.

Layers of firefighter gear that crews use for going into a house fire have been found to contain it. Now, two Assemblymembers from Pasadena and San Francisco are pushing to change that with AB 1181.

All firefighter gear contains what is known as forever chemicals, or PFAS, which are a known carcinogen.

Clarksville Firefighters are hoping to lobby the City Council for more pay. An entry-level fireman, who hasn't been certified yet, makes $43,800 a year.