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The Growing Legal and Insurance Risks of Poor PPE MaintenanceMay 28, 2025The Growing Legal and Insurance Risks of Poor PPE MaintenanceBlogHow inadequate gear decontamination can lead to lawsuits, higher insurance costs, and workers' comp claims. -
Protecting The Skin You're In: Skin Cancer Awareness MonthMay 21, 2025Protecting The Skin You're In: Skin Cancer Awareness MonthBlogBy: The Emergency Technical Decon Team One of the most dangerous threats firefighters face daily is also one of the least...
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What Fire Departments Can Learn About PFAS Removal in Industrial ContaminationMay 21, 2025What Fire Departments Can Learn About PFAS Removal in Industrial...BlogLearn how fire departments can reduce PFAS exposure by adapting decontamination strategies from industries with decades of chemical cleanup experience.
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The Growing Legal and Insurance Risks of Poor PPE Maintenance
How inadequate gear decontamination can lead to lawsuits, higher insurance costs, and workers’ comp claims....
Protecting The Skin You’re In: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
By: The Emergency Technical Decon Team One of the most dangerous threats firefighters face daily is also one of the least visible: prolonged exposure to carcinogens that affect the skin. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize one of the most overlooked aspects of firefighter safety—skin health. Skin is your first line of defense, and it deserves...
What Fire Departments Can Learn About PFAS Removal in Industrial Contamination
Learn how fire departments can reduce PFAS exposure by adapting decontamination strategies from industries with decades of chemical cleanup experience....
What Research Tells Us About Sweat & PFAS Absorption
How heat and perspiration accelerate exposure—and why clean gear matters more than ever....
Can Turnout Gear Ever Be Completely Free of Toxins?
Firefighter turnout gear can’t be toxin-free—yet. Learn how departments are minimizing exposure risks with safer materials and better cleaning....
Why On-Scene Gross Decontamination Isn’t Enough
On-scene decon removes surface soot, but toxic PFAS, PAHs, and VOCs linger. Learn why full-cycle turnout gear cleaning is critical for firefighter safety....
Breaking Down the Liquid CO2+ Cleaning Process
Discover how ETD’s Liquid CO2+ cleaning method eliminates contaminants from PPE, extends gear life, and minimizes environmental harm....
Firefighter Gloves and Hoods: The Overlooked PFAS Contamination Risk
Firefighting gloves and hoods carry high PFAS risks. Learn why full PPE decontamination, including soft gear, is critical for firefighter health....
Firefighter Cancer Screenings: What Every Department Should Be Doing
Early cancer screenings save lives. Learn how fire departments can prioritize health, improve protocols, and support firefighters facing cancer risks....
Two Months of Progress: An Update from the Presidents of ETD and Emergent
By: Mike Duyck, President, Emergency Technical Decon & David Blankinship, President, Emergent As we close out a busy and energizing stretch across both Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) and Emergent, we want to take a moment to reflect on where we are today, what we’ve accomplished, and what lies ahead. ETD: Elevating Decontamination Standards Across the Fire Service Over the last...
