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PFAS

A group of man-made chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that have been used in many products, including firefighting foams. They are sometimes called 'forever chemicals' because they break down very slowly in the environment and in the human body.

Military firefighter

A member of the Armed Forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense whose main job responsibilities involve putting out fires and preventing them.

Military installation

A base, camp, post, station, yard, center, homeport facility for any ship, or other facility that belongs to the Department of Defense and is under the control of the Secretary of a military department.

Occupational illness

A sickness or disease that a person gets as a direct result of doing their job or being exposed to conditions in their workplace.

Compensation fund

A special pool of money set aside to pay individuals or their families for losses, injuries, or illnesses they have suffered, often due to specific circumstances or exposures.