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研究、消防士の防火服にブロミン系難燃剤を発見、新型のPFASフリー模型も含む
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米国の研究で、消防士の防火服にブロミン系難燃剤が見つかり、新型のPFASフリーとして販売された模型も含まれる。12月16日にEnvironmental Science & Technology Lettersに掲載された研究では、これらの難燃剤の一部が特定の服の層でPFASより高い抽出可能レベルで現れ、消防士の潜在的健康リスクに関する新たな疑問を投げかけている。
A firefighting helicopter crashed during operations above Hout Bay on 25 March, but the pilot walked away unharmed. Mike Bothma, an experienced pilot with Kishugu Aviation, escaped the incident involving a yellow Huey helicopter. An investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority is underway.
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In Cape Town, the sound of Bell Huey helicopters signals wildfires on Table Mountain, where pilots like John Mittelmeyer drop water to contain the blazes. These aircraft play a key role in initial suppression, working alongside ground crews to protect the area. Most fires have human origins, highlighting the need for vigilance in this fynbos-rich landscape.
In late July, firefighters at Cape Town's Ottery Fire Station successfully delivered a baby boy to an expectant mother who arrived in labour. This incident highlights the station's role as a vital community hub for diverse emergencies beyond firefighting. Crew members, trained in first aid and trauma care, routinely handle heart issues, injuries, and childbirth for underserved residents.