by Mike Matros | Mar 31, 2023 | News and Updates
I. Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in various industrial and commercial applications for decades. Despite their widespread use, PFAS are now recognized as potentially harmful to human health...
by Mike Matros | Feb 27, 2023 | News and Updates
As a firefighter, your turnout gear is essential for protecting you from the hazards of firefighting. Not only does it provide you with physical protection, but it also helps to maintain your hygiene and overall health. But, with regular exposure to hazardous...
by Mike Matros | Jan 22, 2023 | News and Updates
Firefighter turnout gear is an essential piece of equipment for firefighters, providing them with protection from the heat, flames, and other hazards of fighting fires. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a leading organization in the field of fire...
by Mike Matros | Sep 22, 2022 | News and Updates
At RedLine Gear Cleaning, our mission has always been to reduce the cancer risk within the firefighting community through the act of cleaning and decontaminating turnout gear. With such a big mission we need an equally big strategy to succeed. The cancer risk among...
by Mike Matros | Aug 31, 2022 | Gear Cleaning Tips
Fire departments have been sending their gear away to be cleaned and inspected for years and with so much focus on reducing cancer within the fire service, departments around the country are strictly following NFPA 1851 guidelines and getting their gear cleaned twice...
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