Health & Safety

How do VOCs, Particulates, & Aerosols Affect Fire Service?

It is no secret that as a firefighter or first responder, you are exposed to health risks and hazards regularly. One of the most talked about risks in firefighting today is air contamination. As a firefighter, you use equipment on scene and off to protect yourself from breathing in harmful materials. Volatile organic compounds, particulates, […]

What is a Firefighter Air Decontamination System?

As a firefighter or first responder, you take plenty of precautions to make sure you return home safely after a call. Using the proper gear on-scene is as important as ever, but what about in-cab and in-station after the call? Have you ever thought about using an air decontamination system to reduce cancer- and disease-causing […]

What You Need to Know About Firefighter Air Contamination

There are many health and safety concerns that you worry about in the fire service. Every day you ensure your gear is in good condition, verify that your hoses and firefighting nozzles are working properly, and check the apparatus for defects or issues. You know the importance of wearing an SCBA during a fire and […]

Is TFT the Right Fit for Your Firefighter Air Decon Needs?

  You focus on keeping your crew safe and healthy. You also lead them through changes in firefighting equipment, procedures, and best practices. If you are looking to mitigate the risk associated with airborne threats in the fire service, you are probably also transforming your standard operating procedures.  We hope you will turn to us for […]

How important is clean cab air in your firefighting apparatus? Firefighter Eric LeBlanc shares his story about cancer.

Today, the average cost for cancer treatment runs in the $150,000 range, though some are significantly more. On a national level, the United States spent a total of $173,000,000,000 on cancer treatment in the year 2020. (source: The U.S. National Library of Medicine) Let’s hear Eric LeBlanc’s story… Man, I was in my element. It […]

The Effectiveness of Decontamination Procedures on Your Skin & PPE After Exposure to a Fire

Firefighters’skin may be exposed to chemicals via permeation/penetration of combustion byproducts through or around personal protective equipment (PPE) or fromthe cross-transfer of contaminants on PPE to the skin. Additionally, volatile contaminants can evaporate from PPE following a response and be inhaled by firefighters. Using polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as respective […]