Recovering PFAS Remediation Costs for Firefighting Training Facilities

Leading the effort to hold manufacturers accountable for the environmental and financial burden of "forever chemicals" at fire academies across the nation.

Our No-Risk Commitment

Secure Your Place in the Fund

The national Multi-District Litigation (MDL 2873) against manufacturers is resolving in stages:
Phases 1 & 2Addressed small and large public water systems
Phase 3 (Active Intake)Specifically addresses PFAS remediation for firefighting training facilities nationwide, including Canada
Phases 4 & 5 (Upcoming)Will address airports and fire turnout gear
STArT FREE ASSESSMENT
  • 1/3 Contingency Basis: Our legal services are provided on a contingency fee structure—we only get paid if you recover funds
  • No Upfront Costs: We advance the full cost of initial PFAS testing by a certified laboratory at your facility at our expense
  • Quick Assessment: Complete our confidential eligibility form to determine if your facility qualifies
Critical Note: There is a finite amount of money earmarked for training facilities. We are currently limiting our intake to 30-40 select facilities to ensure maximum resources and an early filing advantage for each case.

The "Perfect Storm" for Training Facilities

For over 40 years, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) was the industry standard for active suppression and routine training. While airports may have used AFFF only once a year, training facilities used this toxic foam systematically for decades as part of their standard curriculum.
Foam was routinely discharged into storm drains or directly onto unlined pits and ground surface
Despite being effective for Class B (fuel/gas) fires, AFFF is a leading cause of PFAS contamination in the United States
Facility owners currently face the massive financial responsibility for cleanup and monitoring mandated by new regulatory shifts

Historical Use

The Reality

Financial Liability

Understanding the "Forever Chemical" Threat

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are man-made clusters of chemicals characterized by extremely strong covalent bonds. This molecular strength allows them to create a persistent film—the same technology found in "Scotchgard"—that is nearly impossible to penetrate. PFAS are classified as possible human carcinogens that do not break down in nature or the human body. Exposure is linked to reproductive and developmental damage, liver and kidney disease, immunological effects, and tumors.

The Migration Path: The Vadose Zone

PFAS do not break down in nature; instead, they travel through the Vadose Zone—the critical layer of unsaturated soil extending from the surface to the water table.
  • Groundwater Infiltration: Once these molecules hit the groundwater, they migrate miles downgradient
  • Community Impact: This migration contaminates nearby private wells, public reservoirs, and domestic water supplies far from the original training site


Why Choose Us?

We offer a national authority in environmental law combined with deep scientific expertise.
Nationally recognized legal authority with a B.A. in Hydrogeology and former NSF Research Fellow; dual-boarded NBTA certified trial attorney with over 100 jury verdicts
Expert in national mass torts and corporate defendant litigation; secured a landmark $16 million verdict in nursing home neglect
Defended over 100 class actions; currently represents 60 public water systems in the PFAS drinking water settlement

Kenneth Bartlett, Esq.

Trial Counsel

David Grossman, Esq.

Trial Counsel

Charles Platt, Esq.

Senior Strategic Advisor

Former Branch Chief at CT Department of Public Health; initiated CT’s PFAS programs and managed $400 million in federal infrastructure funding

Lori J. Mathieu

Public Health & Regulatory Expert