Health & Safety

What Does a CrewProtect Air Decontamination System Cost?

If you are considering a CrewProtect, you have likely wondered about the initial cost and other long-term costs of owning the system. Let’s look at some of those factors and what can affect the total cost of your CrewProtect and its competing systems.  What is the Initial Cost of CrewProtect?  Your initial cost for the […]

What is the Cost of a StationProtect Air Decontamination System?

Are you looking for the prices and ongoing costs associated with StationProtect and competing systems that use needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI™)? You’ve come to the right place.   In this article we’re going to discuss exactly what costs you can expect from these air decontamination and filtration systems.  How Much Does a StationProtect Cost?  Each StationProtect […]

Which Firefighter Air Decontamination Technology is Best?

A Comparison of Gas Phase, Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI™), and Photohydroionization® (PHI) By now, you probably know that there are several types of air decontamination and filtration technologies available for firefighter apparatus and fire station protection. Gas Phase, Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization, and Photohydroionization are three prominent technologies in the firefighter air decontamination and filtration space. […]

How Does Toxic PFAS and PFOA Firefighting Foam Affect Your Firefighting Crew?

What is Firefighting Foam?  PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) are chemicals used to make items resistant to water. These chemicals were historically found in many items like cookware and clothing. PFOS and PFOA have also been used in firefighting foams intended to put out petroleum-based fires. They are commonly found in Aqueous Film […]

Tips for Maintaining Your CrewProtect and StationProtect Systems

“Is this going to take a lot of my time?”  We’re sure you’ve asked yourself that question hundreds of times during your life. Everyone knows the feeling of walking into a long meeting or starting a daunting project. At the end of the day, your time is valuable, and you shouldn’t spend too much of […]

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 […]