HazMat news

Bristols’ ICP station wear range expands to accommodate growing interest
The original grey and red design has been supplemented with a navy and red style The ICP station wear range has been expanded to include optional colour...
TRANSCAER trains over 60,000 emergency responders on safe handling of anhydrous ammonia
TRANSCAER's Anhydrous Ammonia Training Tour is the first nationwide, product-specific training module More than 60,000 emergency responders across 37 states...
WAGNER’s OxyReduct Compact fire protection solution ideal for mission critical applications
OxyReduct creates an environment where fires cannot start, by reducing the oxygen level in a closed room WAGNER UK has launched a new high-performance version...
Saint-Gobain to showcase protective suits at Intersec 2012
The ONESuit personal protective equipment is engineered to meet the needs of hazmat professionals Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has announced that it will...
STREAMLIGHT® updates safety ratings of Survivor® LED and Knucklehead® flashlights
Streamlight flashlights are designed for hazmat locations such fire scenes and petrochemical environments Streamlight® Inc., a leading...
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces the launch of its Coretech® barrier membrane technology platform
Coretech® is popularly know for UniGuard, used in the ONESuit® line of hazmat suits Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has announced the launch of its...
TenCate enhances manufacturing processes to meet demand for TenCate Tecasafe-Plus fabrics
Since 2010, TenCate has created a seven-fold production capacity increase for this product TenCate Protective Fabrics Americas, the market leader in...
Saint-Gobain to exhibit ONESuit® Shield Level B Splash Suit at the A+A international trade show
The ONESuit Pro is ideal for law enforcement and fire and rescue organisations Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the leading supplier of chemical-protective...
JoAnn Tyler joins EarthClean Corporation as Sales Executive for Minnesota Region
Tyler holds a Fire Service Certification, a First Responder Certification and a HAZMAT Specialist Certification EarthClean Corporation, a...
Cosalt UK donates decommissioned firefighting kits to fire brigades around the world
Cosalt Workwear has supplied firefighting and rescue kits to UK fire brigades for many years Cosalt Workwear has collected over £100k of decommissioned...
FIREX 2011 in pictures
TheBigRedGuide.com was at FIREX 2011 this year to check out the latest offerings in the fire industry: See the album with captions
NFPA appoints new social media manager Lauren Backstrom
Lauren Backstrom's social media efforts will broaden the NFPA's impact on fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Lauren...
New Associate Project Manager of Communications to focus on wildland fire safety
NFPA's new Associate Project Manager will communicate expertise relating to wildland fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named...
TenCate Defender™ M is set for a user trial by Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan
TenCate Protective Fabrics use personal protective textiles for maximum protection and comfort TenCate Protective Fabrics USA has supplied TenCate...
Mark Barry and Kelly Romano appointed at key positions by UTC Fire and Security
Mark Barry and Kelly Romano will upgrade the standards of UTC Fire and Security Kelly Romano will succeed Barry as President, Global Security Products with...
FEMA launches new campaign to promote fire safety awareness for families
FEMA and the National Commission on Children and Disasters are promoting fire safety awareness USFA have issued a new report on the...
Scottish government advise Duty Holders to adopt third-party-certified fire equipment
The Fire Industry Association aims to promote the professional s tatus of the UK fire and safety industry The Scottish government has emphasised the...
ONESuit Shield Level B hazmat suit is certified to NFPA 1994 and 1992 standards
The ONESuit from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has received NFPA certification Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces that its first level B chemical...
Draeger’s new chemical protection wear to be unveiled at Emergency Services Show, Scotland
Draeger's new suit meets the requirements of fire & rescue service teams As a result of working closely with customers to continue to understand their...
New awards program honouring diversity in the fire service launched by Fire 20/20
The first annual Toni Pini Awards will honour fire departments that nourish diversity in the fire industry Tony Pini Awards will be presented during a...