Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Ask Government Leaders to “Give Toxics the Boot”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts:
Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis, Women for a Healthy Environment, 412-420-2290
Maureen Swanson, Learning Disabilities Association of America, 724-813-9684
Maureen Swanson, Learning Disabilities Association of America, 724-813-9684
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PENNSYLVANIA FIRE FIGHTERS ASK GOVERNMENT LEADERS
TO “GIVE TOXICS THE BOOT”
Event at Fire Station #4 | 1324 Forbes Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Pittsburgh, PA (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — Local fire fighters and health leaders will hold a press conference to call on their members of Congress to take immediate action on toxic chemicals as a part of the GIVE TOXICS THE BOOTcampaign.
Pittsburgh’s event will be held to honor fire fighters who have died from occupational related illnesses, some linked to toxic chemical exposure. Like their colleagues across the country, Pennsylvania’s firefighters have high rates of cancer and other health problems linked to occupational exposures. They are sounding the alarm about toxic flame retardants, fire fighters’ unique exposures and the need for strong government leadership on regulating toxic chemicals.
Press conference details:
Who: Speaking at the press conference will be:
- Jerry Tedesco, PA Professional Firefighters Association
- Deputy Fire Chief Frank Large, City of Pittsburgh Firefighters
- Antonio Romano, New Castle Firefighter
- Maureen Swanson, Learning Disabilities Association of America
- Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis, Women for a Healthy Environment
Where: 1324 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
What: Fire fighters and public health and environmental leaders ask Pennsylvania’s members of the U.S. House and Senate to “Give Toxics the Boot”
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