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Our CEO, Amit Kapoor, recently joined the Disaster Podcast to discuss dry decontamination, responder safety, and the science behind effective contaminant removal. The episode explores dry decon principles, contaminant transfer, FiberTect®, and the B-A-R (Blot, Apply, Remove) method used by responders around the world. The podcast discusses dry decontamination methods, FiberTect®, and the B-A-R method for effective contaminant removal in emergency response operations. Listen to the full conversation: disasterpodcast.com/2026/06/dry-de…

Join us for our next free webinar, The Science of Post-Fire Decon, on July 8, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 AM EDT, as we discuss the latest research and practical lessons shaping post-fire decontamination. As we continue to learn more about contamination, exposure risks, and decontamination effectiveness, fire departments are faced with important questions about how to apply this information in the field. During this webinar, we'll discuss how contaminants spread throughout the response environment, what current research says about effective decon practices, and how departments can strengthen their responder protection programs. We'll also explore new decon technologies and how departments can balance best practices with real-world operations. Presented by Reggie Norton, retired Fire Captain and Hazardous Materials Team Coordinator with nearly 30 years of fire service experience. Register today: ow.ly/YaVU50Zglza

Great week at IAFC HazMat 2026. We had full classrooms, great discussions, and a busy booth throughout the week. Thank you to everyone who attended our presentations, stopped by our booth, and shared their experiences and challenges from the field. We appreciate the opportunity to learn from you and discuss practical solutions for today's hazmat and CBRN response environments. Thank you for making it a great event. We'll see you next year!

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We're at IAFC 2026 in Baltimore! Come find us at Booth 531. Reggie Norton, Bob Clark, CJ Crum, and Lawson Hembree will be on hand to discuss solutions for hazmat response, from Hybrid Decon with FiberTect and DDS to the RDK, RDK Go-Pack, EDS, and MDK. We'll also be introducing DFD (Dahlgren Fire Detergent), our newest product for cleaning equipment and gear after an incident. We're also proud to be a sponsor of the HazMatNation Party IX this year. The event takes place Thursday, June 18 at 5:00 PM at Luckie's Tavern in Power Plant Live and is free to attend with an RSVP. This year's event benefits the US HEAT Scholarship Foundation, helping hazmat technicians access training and professional development opportunities. In addition to visiting us at Booth 531, you can catch two educational sessions led by members of our team: Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mass Casualty Decontamination Presented by Corey Collings and Frank Roberts Saturday, June 20 | 2:15 PM - 5:30 PM Detect, Decon, Verify Presented by Frank Roberts and Luke Sloan of Proengin Whether you're focused on decontamination, mass casualty operations, or responder safety, we'd love to connect.

Next Week we're headed to Baltimore for IAFC 2026! Come find us at Booth 531. Reggie Norton, Bob Clark, CJ Crum, and Lawson Hembree will be on hand to discuss solutions for hazmat response, from Hybrid Decon with FiberTect and DDS to the RDK, RDK Go-Pack, EDS, and MDK. We'll also be introducing DFD (Dahlgren Fire Detergent), our newest product for cleaning equipment and gear after an incident. We're also proud to be a sponsor of the HazMatNation Party IX this year. The event takes place Thursday, June 18 at 5:00 PM at Luckie's Tavern in Power Plant Live and is free to attend with an RSVP. This year's event benefits the US HEAT Scholarship Foundation, helping hazmat technicians access training and professional development opportunities. In addition to visiting us at Booth 531, you can catch two educational sessions led by members of our team: Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mass Casualty Decontamination Presented by Corey Collings and Frank Roberts Saturday, June 20 | 2:15 PM - 5:30 PM Detect, Decon, Verify Presented by Frank Roberts and Luke Sloan of Proengin Whether you're focused on decontamination, mass casualty operations, or responder safety, we'd love to connect. See you in Baltimore.

We're headed to APIC 2026, and we'd love to connect while we're there. Keith Gerhard and Eric Briggs will be on hand to talk infection control, healthcare preparedness, and space decontamination. If those topics are part of your day-to-day responsibilities, we'd love to connect. One thing worth seeing in person is the RDS 3110. It's a portable, push-button fogging system that can be used to treat rooms, vehicles, and equipment hands-free. It's designed to support efficient decontamination without requiring personnel inside the treated space. We'll also have details on our new HCID course, a hands-on training program for healthcare teams preparing for infectious disease incidents and contamination events. If you're attending APIC this year, stop by and say hello.

TOMORROW! | Beat the Heat | Cooling & Recovery Strategies Webinar As temperatures rise, heat stress becomes a growing operational challenge across emergency response, industrial worksites, athletics, military operations, and outdoor events. Join First Line Technology for a practical discussion on heat mitigation and rapid recovery strategies designed for real-world use. This webinar, presented by Corey Collings, Director of Training, Research, and Development for First Line Technology, will highlight the ICE System and explore how portable cooling solutions and arm immersion technology can help reduce heat burden, support recovery, and improve endurance in demanding environments. Topics Include: • Forearm immersion cooling to help reduce heat burden before performance declines • Cold water immersion methods used in heat stress emergencies • Portable cooling strategies for recovery and sustained performance • Practical applications for public safety, military, industrial, sports and event operations We look forward to having you attend. If you can’t make it, feel free to register anyway. The recording and slide deck will be available after the webinar, and we’ll email all registrants when it’s ready. Register Here : ow.ly/4eVM50Z2bk9

NEXT WEEK | Beat the Heat | Cooling & Recovery Strategies Webinar As temperatures rise, heat stress becomes a growing operational challenge across emergency response, industrial worksites, athletics, military operations, and outdoor events. Join First Line Technology for a practical discussion on heat mitigation and rapid recovery strategies designed for real-world use. This webinar, presented by Corey Collings, Director of Training, Research, and Development for First Line Technology, will highlight the ICE System and explore how portable cooling solutions and arm immersion technology can help reduce heat burden, support recovery, and improve endurance in demanding environments. Topics Include: • Forearm immersion cooling to help reduce heat burden before performance declines • Cold water immersion methods used in heat stress emergencies • Portable cooling strategies for recovery and sustained performance • Practical applications for public safety, military, industrial, sports and event operations We look forward to having you attend. If you can’t make it, feel free to register anyway. The recording and slide deck will be available after the webinar, and we’ll email all registrants when it’s ready. Register Here : ow.ly/4eVM50Z2bk9

Beat the Heat | Cooling & Recovery Strategies Webinar As temperatures rise, heat stress becomes a growing operational challenge across emergency response, industrial worksites, athletics, military operations, and outdoor events. Join First Line Technology for a practical discussion on heat mitigation and rapid recovery strategies designed for real-world use. This webinar, presented by Corey Collings, Director of Training and Technical Development for First Line Technology, will highlight the ICE System and explore how portable cooling solutions and arm immersion technology can help reduce heat burden, support recovery, and improve endurance in demanding environments. Topics Include: • Forearm immersion cooling to help reduce heat burden before performance declines • Cold water immersion methods used in heat stress emergencies • Portable cooling strategies for recovery and sustained performance • Practical applications for public safety, military, industrial, sports and event operations We look forward to having you attend. If you can’t make it, feel free to register anyway. The recording and slide deck will be available after the webinar, and we’ll email all registrants when it’s ready. Register Here : ow.ly/4eVM50Z2bk9

Are We Decontaminating Pediatric Patients the Wrong Way? In hazardous material incidents, water-based decontamination is still the default, and that approach is exposing a critical gap in how we protect pediatric patients. For children, uncontrolled wet decon can spread contaminants, increase dermal absorption, and introduce hypothermia risk, turning the process into a second hazard. Our systems are built around adult models: - Decon lines assume compliant, ambulatory adults - Timelines assume slower absorption - Protocols prioritize throughput over pediatric physiology - Equipment rarely accounts for caregiver-dependent patients Children don’t fit that model. They absorb faster, deteriorate sooner, and rely on early responder decisions. The wrong approach doesn’t just reduce effectiveness, it accelerates harm. This session is designed for: Fire / HazMat | EMS | Emergency Management | Healthcare | Command Staff Because in a CBRN/HAZMAT incident, the first 5 minutes decide everything. Led by Paul Shaw, a retired US Army Medic who served on multiple Civil Support Teams as a Team Medic and WMD Lab Analyst. Join us for a free 1-hour live webinar on Pediatric Decon and learn what changes outcomes. If you can’t make it, feel free to register anyway. The recording and slide deck will be available after the webinar, and we’ll email all registrants when it’s ready. Register here: ow.ly/zqzy50YVH9J

Are We Decontaminating Pediatric Patients the Wrong Way? In hazardous material incidents, water-based decontamination is still the default, and that approach is exposing a critical gap in how we protect pediatric patients. For children, uncontrolled wet decon can spread contaminants, increase dermal absorption, and introduce hypothermia risk, turning the process into a second hazard. Our systems are built around adult models: - Decon lines assume compliant, ambulatory adults - Timelines assume slower absorption - Protocols prioritize throughput over pediatric physiology - Equipment rarely accounts for caregiver-dependent patients Children don’t fit that model. They absorb faster, deteriorate sooner, and rely on early responder decisions. The wrong approach doesn’t just reduce effectiveness, it accelerates harm. This session is designed for: Fire / HazMat | EMS | Emergency Management | Healthcare | Command Staff Because in a CBRN/HAZMAT incident, the first 5 minutes decide everything. Led by Paul Shaw, a retired US Army Medic who served on multiple Civil Support Teams as a Team Medic and WMD Lab Analyst. Join us for a free 1-hour live webinar on Pediatric Decon and learn what changes outcomes. If you can’t make it, feel free to register anyway. The recording and slide deck will be available after the webinar, and we’ll email all registrants when it’s ready. Register here: ow.ly/zqzy50YVH9J

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Are We Decontaminating Pediatric Patients the Wrong Way? In hazardous material incidents, water-based decontamination is still the default, and that approach is exposing a critical gap in how we protect pediatric patients. For children, uncontrolled wet decon can spread contaminants, increase dermal absorption, and introduce hypothermia risk, turning the process into a second hazard. Our systems are built around adult models: - Decon lines assume compliant, ambulatory adults - Timelines assume slower absorption - Protocols prioritize throughput over pediatric physiology - Equipment rarely accounts for caregiver-dependent patients Children don’t fit that model. They absorb faster, deteriorate sooner, and rely on early responder decisions. The wrong approach doesn’t just reduce effectiveness, it accelerates harm. This session is designed for: Fire / HazMat | EMS | Emergency Management | Healthcare | Command Staff Because in a CBRN/HAZMAT incident, the first 5 minutes decide everything. Led by Paul Shaw, a retired US Army Medic who served on multiple Civil Support Teams as a Team Medic and WMD Lab Analyst. Join us for a free 1-hour live webinar on Pediatric Decon and learn what changes outcomes. If you can’t make it, feel free to register anyway. The recording and slide deck will be available after the webinar, and we’ll email all registrants when it’s ready. Register here: firstlinetech.com/event/webinar-…

Come see the FLT team at SOMA 2026, April 28–30, at Booth 913. Let’s talk about how our technology and training can help fill the gaps for your organization and make sure your team is ready to respond. From immediate decon to scalable response, we’re focused on getting teams operational when it matters most. Paul Shaw and Matt are on-site. Stop by and connect.

Are We Decontaminating Pediatric Patients the Wrong Way? In hazardous material incidents, water-based decontamination is still the default, and that approach is exposing a critical gap in how we protect pediatric patients. For children, uncontrolled wet decon can spread contaminants, increase dermal absorption, and introduce hypothermia risk, turning the process into a second hazard. Our systems are built around adult models: - Decon lines assume compliant, ambulatory adults - Timelines assume slower absorption - Protocols prioritize throughput over pediatric physiology - Equipment rarely accounts for caregiver-dependent patients Children don’t fit that model. They absorb faster, deteriorate sooner, and rely on early responder decisions. The wrong approach doesn’t just reduce effectiveness, it accelerates harm. This session is designed for: Fire / HazMat | EMS | Emergency Management | Healthcare | Command Staff Because in a CBRN/HAZMAT incident, the first 5 minutes decide everything. Led by Paul Shaw, a retired US Army Medic who served on multiple Civil Support Teams as a Team Medic and WMD Lab Analyst. Join us for a free 1-hour live webinar on Pediatric Decon and learn what changes outcomes. If you can’t make it, register anyway. The recording and slide deck will be available to view after the webinar, and we’ll email all registrants when it’s ready on our website. Register here: firstlinetech.com/event/webinar-…

Join us at NJEPA this week. Booth #404. See how Hybrid Decon scales your response and increases throughput. From single casualty to mass decon Meet CJ Crum and talk through your decon challenges.

We’re at CBRNe Convergence Canada this week. CBRNe Convergence brings together global leaders across military, first responders, healthcare, and industry to address evolving threats, operational challenges, and real-world response strategies. That’s why we’re here. Stop by to connect with Matt Oscar, Keith Gerhard, and Corey Collings and learn how Hybrid Decon and Dry Decon deliver fast, effective, and scalable decon across all phases of response. Corey will be presenting Special Event Mass Decon on Wednesday, April 15 from 2:30–3:00 PM. His session will cover: • Rapid deployment for large venues • Scalable hybrid decon systems • ICS-integrated operations • High-throughput crowd management Stop by to connect with the team and learn more.

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This week on April 1st - Join us for a Live Online Demonstration: Detector Decon. Detection equipment is expensive, sensitive, and mission-critical. Improper decontamination can lead to false readings, long-term damage, or loss of capability. Corey Collings and Kevin Flood will demonstrate practical approaches for safely decontaminating detectors such as the AP4C, other detection devices, and electronics like cell phones and body cameras, using Dry Decon and Hybrid Decon techniques with FiberTect wipes and Dahlgren Decon. This session is part of our Prime Time at First Line series, scheduled later in the evening to better connect with international partners and responders around the world. April 1, 2026 | 9–10 PM EDT Register here: ow.ly/hOs150YAQXz Even if you can’t attend live, we encourage you to register. A follow-up email will include access to the recorded session.