Such specialty PPE includes that made for wildland firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), and proximity/hazardous materials incidents.
Hazardous materials, big industrial incidents, and aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) often require specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) to deal with a situation safely and in the most expeditious manner.
First responders must be able to identify potential radiation risks and then determine the source quickly and accurately to implement a proper safety plan.
When was the last time you responded to a hazmat call? Even if your department does not have a trained hazmat team, I'm guessing you have responded to one or more calls that have involved hazardous materials such as an overturned vehicle or tanker truck, a chemical emergency, or a meth lab fire.
This rapidly deployable kit is designed to be standalone, and holds all the necessary supporting equipment including bump gas, chargers, and HazMatIQ charts.
PITTSBURGH, PA – Dräger is introducing a new chemical protective suit in the United States that provides protection against industrial chemicals, biological agents and other…