February was a strong month for FAST-ACT as our team continued supporting responder preparedness through hands-on demonstrations and international engagement.
Tag: CBRN training
Decontamination in High-Risk Environments: Operational Realities Across Critical Sectors
Across FAST-ACT’s supported environments, the consequences of delayed or ineffective decontamination are significant — ranging from patient and responder exposure to operational shutdowns, equipment damage, and large-scale public safety impacts. Understanding decontamination in high-risk environments helps organizations align response planning, decontamination procedures, and the overall decontamination process with real-world conditions involving chemical hazards and environmental contamination.
Fentanyl Decontamination and Responder Safety: Why Federal Designation Matters for First Responders
In December 2025, the White House issued an executive order designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). This designation reflects a growing federal acknowledgment that fentanyl is not only a driver of the opioid crisis, but also a serious hazardous materials threat to first responders, including law enforcement, fire,… Continue reading Fentanyl Decontamination and Responder Safety: Why Federal Designation Matters for First Responders
How Global Defense Investments Signal a Growing Need for Advanced Chemical Response Readiness
As nations increase defense funding and expand industrial production capacity, one reality is becoming clearer: modern threats require stronger advanced chemical response readiness across military forces, emergency responders, hospitals, and industrial sectors. The European Parliament’s approval of its first-ever defense industry program—aimed at boosting continental manufacturing and rapid-response capability—illustrates a global shift toward addressing evolving… Continue reading How Global Defense Investments Signal a Growing Need for Advanced Chemical Response Readiness
FAST-ACT December Event Highlights: Strengthening Chemical Response Readiness Across Agencies
This month, FAST-ACT continued advancing chemical preparedness through demonstrations and follow-up engagements with emergency response and military units.
FAST-ACT November Event Highlights: Advancing CBRN Readiness Across the Nation
This November, the FAST-ACT team continued its commitment to advancing chemical preparedness and CBRN defense through nationwide engagement and collaboration. From Charleston to Los Angeles and Fort Campbell, FAST-ACT and its partners showcased how dry decontamination technology enhances operational readiness and response efficiency across military, emergency, and defense sectors.
Safe Hazardous Package Handling: Lithium, Opioids, and Chemical Spill Response
While campaigns like USPS Hazmat Awareness Month help reinforce safety practices, incidents related to hazardous package handling can happen at any time of the year, from chemical spills to opioid exposure or lithium battery leaks.
Ensuring employee safety requires a combination of awareness, proper handling protocols, and practical chemical decontamination tools that can neutralize threats quickly.
FAST-ACT Dry Decontamination Demo Strengthens Chemical Response Readiness in Dallas, TX
FAST-ACT conducted a live dry decontamination demonstration with the Dallas Fire Department and multiple Dallas-area agencies, showcasing how first responders can rapidly and safely neutralize chemical threats using FAST-ACT technology.
FAST-ACT’s Hospital SOP: Advancing Chemical Decontamination Preparedness
In this blog, we will cover the essential steps of the FAST-ACT hospital SOP, explain how the FAST-ACT Pressurized Cylinders, FAST-ACT Decontamination Mitts, and FAST-ACT Decontamination Wipes are applied, and highlight the supporting science behind these hospital-focused decontamination protocols.
Defending Against the Unknown: Why the FAST-ACT DEFEND Kit is Critical for First Responders
The rise of fentanyl and other illicit drugs has amplified these risks. For those on the front lines, having a reliable, field-ready solution for both detection and decontamination is no longer optional—it’s essential.
