New law prevents ‘unnecessary’ use of harmful firefighting foam

Cornelia firefighter Erin Higgins points out the foam gauge on the engine. Several local departments already use environmentally friendly foam.

A new state law to prohibit the excessive use of firefighting foam that is said to be environmentally harmful which went into effect Wednesday.

   House Bill 458 summary states i…

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