North Smithfield Air National Guard Station
North Smithfield, RI
Known Toxins1
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North Smithfield Air National Guard Station is home to the 282nd Combat Communications Squadron. This unit deploys and operates emergency communications systems worldwide. They perform these functions in times of peace and in combat zones.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at North Smithfield Air National Guard Station and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.