First Line Technology

Happy 4th of July from all of us at First Line Technology!

As we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday this weekend, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and enjoyable holiday. We also extend our sincere thanks to all those who serve and help keep our communities safe every day.

Please note that First Line will be closed today, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 6th.

Happy Independence Day!

NEXT WEEK! 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.

If you can’t make it, feel free to register anyway. The recording, slide deck, and any documents or studies referenced during the webinar will be available afterward, and we’ll email all registrants when they’re ready.

Register today: https://ow.ly/a9yV50Zglyt

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 challenges.

Thank you for making it a great event. We'll see you next year!

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 : https://ow.ly/hzP450Z2bjf