This August, the FAST-ACT team was on the road providing hands-on training and support to first responders facing today’s most urgent chemical and hazardous material threats.
This August, the FAST-ACT team was on the road providing hands-on training and support to first responders facing today’s most urgent chemical and hazardous material threats.
In the face of chemical incidents, hospitals are often the first point of contact—before any decontamination protocols have been applied. For regional emergency department staff, this poses immediate risks: volatile chemicals, systemic toxicity, and potential secondary contamination that could impact both patients and staff. A fast, reliable, and adaptable protocol becomes essential.
Not all dry decontamination tools perform the same. Some are built to absorb or contain, while others are designed to neutralize the threat entirely. If your team is deciding between dry options, here’s what to know before making the call.
In the event of a chemical incident or mass casualty event, hospitals must act quickly to protect patients, staff, and infrastructure. Traditional water-based technical decontamination has long been a standard protocol, but it brings limitations—especially during high-pressure scenarios where rapid, scalable response is critical.
Join us Tuesday, July 22, 10:00–11:00 AM EST for the FAST-ACT Webinar Event on Ensuring Personnel Safety: Dry Decontamination for Crowd Control Operations.
The Fourth of July is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, marked by fireworks, barbecues, and large public gatherings. But for first responders, it also brings a high-risk environment with potential threats ranging from chemical exposures to crowd-related hazards.
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Environmental remediation is critical for cleaning up chemical spills, neutralizing hazardous vapors, and protecting ecosystems. FAST-ACT® offers a field-proven, dry powder decontamination solution that neutralizes a wide range of chemicals on contact—without the need for water or mixing. From oil spills to battery fires and unknown vapor threats, learn how FAST-ACT is transforming environmental response with safer, faster, and more effective remediation.
In today’s blog, we will explore essential steps to take during bear spray incidents and how FAST-ACT dry decontamination can serve as an effective solution for ensuring safety for first responders.
Gain insights into the risks to responding to chemical suicide and how first responders can effectively manage these hazardous situations.