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Emergency Technical Decon Earns UL Certification for New Portland, OR Facility

Emergency Technical Decon (ETD), a leading independent service provider (ISP) of firefighter turnout gear decontamination, inspection, and repair, is proud to announce that its newly opened Portland, Oregon, facility has officially received UL certification to NFPA 1851-2020 standards. This designation confirms that ETD’s operations meet the latest compliance requirements for gear cleaning and maintenance, as set forth by the National...

State PFAS Legislation Roundup: What to Watch and How Departments Should Prepare

States are cracking down on PFAS in firefighting gear. Learn what new laws require and how departments can stay compliant and protect their crews....

Emergency Technical Decon Earns UL Certification for New Portland, OR Facility

Emergency Technical Decon (ETD), a leading independent service provider (ISP) of firefighter turnout gear decontamination, inspection, and repair, is proud to announce that its newly opened Portland, Oregon, facility has officially received UL certification to NFPA 1851-2020 standards. This designation confirms that ETD’s operations meet the latest compliance requirements for gear cleaning and maintenance, as set forth by the National...

Addressing Risks from EV and Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Why Decontamination Protocols Must Evolve

EV and lithium-ion battery fires leave toxic residues. Learn why traditional cleaning fails—and how updated decon protects firefighters from hidden exposure....

PFAS Testing in Turnout Gear: How Departments Can Interpret Laboratory Results

Learn how to interpret PFAS lab results in turnout gear, identify high-risk gear, and take action to reduce firefighter exposure and contamination....

Educating Firefighters on Everyday Decon Habits

Simple daily habits—like showering, gear storage, and using wipes—can reduce firefighter cancer risk. Learn how to build a safer decon culture....

How to Build a Cancer Prevention Strategy for Your Department

By: Emergency Technical Decon Team Cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters. While awareness has grown, many departments still lack a comprehensive strategy to address the root causes—especially when it comes to toxic gear contamination. Building a cancer prevention plan isn’t just about policy; it’s about culture, consistency, and accountability. Here’s where to start: 1. Establish...

Welcoming Ryan Burchnell as Emergency Technical Decon’s CEO

Hughes Fire Equipment and its affiliate companies are proud to announce the appointment of Ryan Burchnell as Chief Executive Officer of Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) and Emergent. Burchnell will lead strategy, growth, and profitability efforts across the entire family of Hughes businesses, helping shape the future of public safety technology and decontamination solutions. With more than three decades of public safety leadership, Burchnell...

Station Contamination: How Dirty Gear Affects More Than the Fireground

Contaminated gear spreads toxins through fire stations. Learn how secondary exposure risks affect crews—and how to prevent them with proper decon....

Emergency Technical Decon Opens First Full Liquid CO2 West Coast Facility for Turnout Gear Decontamination in Portland, OR

Emergency Technical Decon (ETD), a national leader in firefighter PPE liquid CO2 decontamination, inspection, and repair, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest facility in Portland, Oregon, bringing lifesaving technology closer to departments across the West Coast. The opening marks a major expansion of Emergency Technical Decon’s Liquid CO2+ cleaning technology to this region, especially providing departments...

Decontaminating Helmets, Hoods, and Base Layers: The Overlooked Essentials in Firefighter Cancer Prevention

Helmets, hoods, and base layers trap toxins too. Learn why full gear decontamination is critical to firefighter cancer prevention and NFPA 1850 compliance....