AFFF Lawsuits Surge: Is Your Propane Company Ready for Chemical Liability?

Firefighting foam (AFFF) lawsuits are escalating dramatically, with over 15,000 active cases. While AFFF is primarily a concern for airports and industrial sites, the sheer volume of litigation around PFAS chemicals in fire suppression systems serves as a stark reminder. For propane operators, this underscores the critical need for robust, documented safety protocols and the use of approved, non-PFAS extinguishing agents, particularly in light of NFPA 10 standards.