Trace the history of bunker gear from leather helmets to high-tech PPE—and learn how advanced cleaning helps protect today’s firefighters.
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.
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.
Coming Soon: Emergency Technical Decon Expands with New Portland Facility
Bringing best-in-class firefighter turnout gear decontamination to the Pacific Northwest.
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.
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 …
How PFAS Regulations Are Shaping the Future of Firefighter Safety
Liquid CO2+ cleaning removes toxins, preserves PPE, and outperforms traditional methods. Keep firefighters safer with proven decontamination.
Debunking Myths about Liquid CO2 Cleaning in Firefighting PPE
Liquid CO2+ cleaning removes toxins, preserves PPE, and outperforms traditional methods. Learn the facts and keep firefighters safer with advanced decon.
