North Smithfield Air National Guard Station
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Location
274, Old Oxford Road, North Smithfield, Rhode Island, 02896, United States
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 toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| 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.