Wisconsin Approves Soybean-Based Fire Foam Funding

New state grants will help fire departments switch to PFAS-free suppressant foam.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:51pm

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An abstract, highly structured painting in earthy greens, browns, and blues, depicting the molecular structure and chemical composition of a soybean-based firefighting foam, conveying its natural, sustainable properties through sweeping geometric arcs, concentric circles, and precise botanical spirals.A new Wisconsin law aims to make soybean-based, PFAS-free firefighting foam more accessible to fire departments, reducing health and environmental risks.Green Bay Today

Wisconsin has passed a new law that will provide state grants to help fire departments across the state purchase soybean-based, PFAS-free fire suppressant foam. This move aims to phase out the use of chemical-based foams that have been linked to health and environmental concerns.

Why it matters

PFAS chemicals found in traditional fire suppressant foams have been shown to have harmful effects on human health and the environment. The new soybean-based alternative provides a safer option for firefighters and the communities they serve.

The details

The new law will establish a state grant program to cover the costs for fire departments to transition to the soybean-based, PFAS-free foam. This will help make the switch more affordable and accessible for departments across Wisconsin.

  • The new law was signed by Governor Tony Evers on April 15, 2026.
  • The state grant program is expected to launch in the summer of 2026 to begin funding the foam purchases.

The players

Governor Tony Evers

The governor of Wisconsin who signed the new law establishing the state grant program for PFAS-free fire suppressant foam.

Cross Plains Solutions

A Wisconsin-based company that produces soybean-based, PFAS-free fire suppressant foam as an alternative to chemical-based products.

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What they’re saying

“This new law will help protect our firefighters and our communities from the harmful effects of PFAS chemicals.”

— Governor Tony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin

What’s next

The state grant program is expected to begin accepting applications from fire departments in the summer of 2026 to start funding the purchase of the new soybean-based foam.

The takeaway

Wisconsin's move to provide funding for PFAS-free fire suppressant foam demonstrates a growing trend of states taking action to address the health and environmental risks posed by traditional chemical-based foams. This could serve as a model for other states looking to make similar transitions.