GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro firefighter is being recognized for his life-saving invention. Capt. CJ Woody earned the city’s Innovator of the Year award for designing and creating a decontamination ...

Firefighters must be diligent about decontamination, from the moment they step away from a call to when they take a shower. Numerous innovations aid in the effort. Without proper preemptive care and ...

Over the past few years, the fire service has learned much about the dangers of contaminants that travel from the fire scene back to the station. Research and experience have taught us that a ...

In workplaces handling hazardous materials, every second counts in the event of exposure. Emergency shower and eyewash stations offer immediate on-the-spot decontamination, crucial for minimizing the ...

Exterior of the Orlando Fire Department Station 9 before the ribbon cutting ceremony, on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The new station features a decontamination room, and individual crew bunk rooms, ...