By: Mike Duyck, President, Emergency Technical Decon and David Blankinship, President, Emergent As veterans in the fire service, we’re constantly inspired by the dedication and resilience of firefighters and the communities they serve. This past month has been a significant one for both Emergent and Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) as we continue to drive forward initiatives that protect firefighter health, …
[Cary, NC] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, in partnership with Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) and Emergent, proudly announce the official launch of the Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund on January 22, 2025, coinciding with Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative is dedicated to addressing the increased cancer risk firefighters face due to carcinogen exposure in the line of …
By: Emergency Technical Decon Team When firefighters return from an incident, their turnout gear is often saturated with harmful chemicals, toxins, and carcinogens picked up while combating fires. Washing turnout gear is critical for firefighters’ safety and health, but it raises an important question: where do those contaminants go? When contaminated water from washing turnout gear enters municipal sewer systems, …
By: Emergency Technical Decon Team As industries worldwide work toward sustainability, businesses are reevaluating their processes to reduce environmental impact. For sectors that rely on cleaning specialized equipment—like firefighter turnout gear, industrial machinery, or sensitive electronics—the method of Liquid CO2 cleaning is an innovative, eco-friendly approach that not only meets high-performance standards but also minimizes harm to the environment. The …
Protect your firefighters and ensure reliable equipment with proper turnout gear inspections. Explore the best practices and latest techniques with the experts from ETD.
By: Hayden Hughes, Senior Sales Manager Every day with little to no hesitation, firefighters rush into danger to save lives and protect property. As they face the perils of flames and smoke, their turnout gear is their first line of defense. The gear, designed to protect firefighters, can pose significant health risks if not cared for properly. The conversation, data, …
By: Emergency Technical Decon Team PFAS firefighting foam is a danger to both firefighters and the environment. Recently, this topic has grown in relevance as legislative considerations surrounding PFAS, including potential bans on its use, are becoming more significant. In this blog, we’ll look into the background of PFAS, explore the dangers they pose along with associated research findings, discuss …
By: Emergency Technical Decon Team As firefighters and fire chiefs, ensuring the cleanliness of turnout gear is of paramount importance. Not only does clean gear enhance safety and performance, but it also plays a crucial role in mitigating the risks associated with carcinogens and toxins present in firefighting environments. If you’re here, you may be wondering if you can machine …
By: Mike Duyck, President Throughout my career, I found that professionals across the fire service share a few common goals. Unmoved at the very top of the list remains the health and safety of their people – the biggest asset to each organization. Come the end of each shift, our focus is that everyone returns safely home. The safety factors …
By: Emergency Technical Decon Team Firefighters, the fearless heroes who battle flames and protect our communities, face hidden dangers in the line-of-duty. Among these dangers is the risk of hazardous chemical exposure, many of which are classified as carcinogens. We aim to emphasize the importance of effective prevention measures through raised awareness about the dangers firefighters face and their association …
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