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Threat of the Week: Toluene
Toluene isn’t just an industrial solvent—it’s a volatile organic compound with serious implications for responder health and safety. Recent incidents across the U.S. highlight how quickly routine exposure can escalate into life-threatening events:
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On the Road with First Line Technology – September & October 2025
From Virginia to Poland, Sweden to London we’re hitting the road to train, connect, and collaborate with emergency response professionals around the globe. Here's where you'll find us:
📍 Sept 2–5 Kielce, Poland…
Bleach isn’t enough. Science proves it.
A new peer-reviewed study in Scientific Reports shows that Dahlgren Decon® doesn’t just clean, it neutralizes fentanyl and carfentanil into N-oxides that are 120x less potent at the µ-opioid receptor.
Bleach and commercial sprays?
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Threat of the Week: Cesium-137—A Reminder from the Frozen Food Aisle
The FDA flagged potential radioactive contamination in imported shrimp, prompting a multi-state recall of Great Value brand products. While the risk is considered low, the incident underscores how easily Cs-137…
The Study Is In.
Not a marketing claim, this is real science.
A peer-reviewed study from the Swedish Defense Research Agency confirms what first responders need to know:
Dahlgren Decon® outperforms in neutralizing fentanyl and carfentanil, two of the most dangerous opioids…
First Line Technology is on the move!
Today, our team is coast-to-coast supporting responders with hands-on training and real-world solutions:
Reggie Norton is representing at the Secret City EMS Expo, hosted by Y-12 Fire Department and Anderson County EMS, bringing…
PFAS Awareness for First Responders
You suit up to protect others — but have you thought about what’s in the tools protecting you?
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also called “forever chemicals,” are widely used because they resist heat, water, and oil. For first…
First Line Technology on the road in Wyoming!
Bob Clark and Keith Gerhard are live in Cheyenne for the 50th Annual Wyoming Trauma & EMS Conference — August 21–23, 2025.
This milestone event brings together over 300 EMS professionals, instructors, medical directors, nurses, and…
Training Spotlight: D.C. National Guard’s 33rd Civil Support Team in Puerto Rico
On July 23, 2025, members of the 33rd Civil Support Team conducted advanced training in Ponce, Puerto Rico, alongside federal partners and the D.C. Fire Department.
📸 In this photo, A District of…
When the Heat Hits Harder Than the Flames
And it’s exactly what we talked about earlier this week: Heat stress is a silent threat to first responders.
On Tuesday, August 12th firefighters faced a nightmare in Lawerence Massachusetts:
•Explosions ripping through buildings…
COMING SOON: Dahlgren Decon Disinfectant powered by PeroxySolid. The future of disinfection.
The next-generation disinfectant trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense is almost here!
PeroxySolid is a powerful, EPA Tier 3 disinfectant, listed on N, Q, G, and H for emerging…
Threat of the Week: Heat Stress
You can’t see it. You can’t hear it. But in extreme heat, it’s one of the most dangerous threats responders face in high-heat environments.
Heat stress significantly impacts first responders, contributing to line-of-duty deaths and injuries,…
Chlorine: More Than Just Pool Water
Let’s break it down 👇
Chlorine is a greenish-yellow, highly reactive gas with a sharp, bleach-meets-burnt-metal smell. It’s essential in water treatment and industrial cleaning—but it’s also a Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) with a dark…
We’re live at MHSRS 2025 in Kissimmee, FL!
Booth #1009 | August 4–7
Come meet Matthew Oscar and Keith Gerhard from First Line Technology as we showcase our latest innovations supporting military healthcare and Warfighter readiness.
The Military Health System Research Symposium…
Now Hiring: Production Specialist (Chemical, Assembly)
Fredericksburg, VA | 🕒 Full-Time | M–F, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Ready to make a real impact? At First Line Technology, we create life-saving solutions for first responders—and we need a hands-on, detail-driven Production Specialist…
Hydrogen Fluoride: A Growing Threat to First Responders
In May 2025, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released its final report on three major hydrogen fluoride (HF) incidents at a facility in LA, and the findings are alarming:
Incident Highlights:
Oct 2021 – A worker died…
Heading to MHSRS 2025? Come See Us at Booth #1009!
August 4–7 | Kissimmee, FL
The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) is the premier event for advancing medical research tailored to the unique needs of the Warfighter. It brings together military healthcare…
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