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 & 2 (Resolved)Recovered funding for large and small Public Water Systems nationwide ($382M in claims submitted)
Phase 3 (Active Intake)Specifically addresses PFAS remediation for firefighting training facilities nationwide, including Canada
Phases 4 (Active Intake)Addresses 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: All litigation, court, and case development expenses are advanced 100% by our firm

  • No Testing Required: You do not need to conduct preliminary water or soil testing on your facility grounds to file a claim

  • 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 Impact of AFFF at Training Grounds

For over 50 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.
Millions of gallons of foam were discharged into open, unlined pits and drained directly into municipal storm infrastructure during routine exercises
The EPA’s designation of PFOA/PFOS as hazardous substances places mandatory, long-term monitoring and site remediation liabilities directly onto facility owners
Litigation within MDL 2873 secures the necessary capital to shift these multi-million dollar liabilities from municipal budgets back to the chemical manufacturers

High-Volume Exposure

Regulatory Classification

Shifting the Burden

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


What We Recover

  • Full costs for environmental site investigation and soil/vadose zone remediation

  • Groundwater pump-and-treat filtration systems and alternative drinking water procurement

  • Decades of federally mandated environmental testing and long-term site monitoring

  • Implementation of on-site eradication technologies, including electrical impulse breakdown solutions

  • Guidance in selecting certified environmental planners and remediation engineers

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

Kenneth Bartlett, Esq.

Trial Counsel

About Us
We are a litigation firm dedicated to holding corporations accountable for environmental contamination and pharmaceutical injuries.
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