Fire & Emergency Response
When firefighters attack a structure fire, the hazards to life and health are obvious. The flames, roiling smoke, and extreme heat are clear reminders that carelessness can lead to tragic consequences. However, once the fire is extinguished, the most serious hazards are invisible—toxic gasses in the environment.
Toxic fumes can be present during any stage of a fire or overhaul. Two of the most common hazardous gases faced by fire departments and emergency response teams are carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN), known as the “toxic twins” for their poisonous impact on the body. Over time, even short exposures to small concentrations of HCN can pose long-term health problems. That’s why it’s crucial for every worker to carry their own personal gas detector when responding to a call.
With a multi-gas monitor like the Ventis® Pro5, first responders only need one device to monitor for CO and HCN, along with other common atmospheric hazards including oxygen (O2) levels, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The Ventis Pro5 is ideal for overhauls because its custom notifications make safety instructions clear and easy. For example, you can configure the monitor to display “Wear SCBA” when HCN or other gases reach dangerous levels, leaving no doubts about how to respond.
Our wireless multi-gas monitors and area monitors provide ongoing, real-time data to first responders and safety professionals who can monitor the situation remotely using live monitoring software like iNet Now. Connected monitors automatically share man-down alerts, panic alarms, and gas readings with peers, improving safety by providing the information responders need to identify gas hazards before responding to a call or initiating a rescue.
Whether you are responding to a suspected carbon monoxide call or performing an overhaul and investigation, a gas detector could save your life or the lives of nearby civilians.
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Multi-Gas Monitor
Ventis Pro5
Detect up to five gases and connect teams with alarm sharing and remote live monitoring. A man-down alarm, panic button, and custom on-screen messages make it easy to communicate in an emergency.
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Multi-Gas Monitor
MX6 iBrid
Detect up to six gases with hundreds of possible sensor combinations and an internal motorized pump. The MX6 iBrid multi-gas meter adapts to provide advanced gas detection for sampling and permitting tasks.
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Multi-Gas Monitor
Ventis MX4
Detect up to four gases with an ultra-portable, rugged multi-gas meter. Eliminate the need for extra monitors and seamlessly transition from personal monitoring to confined space sampling with a slide-on pump.
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Multi-Gas Monitor
Tango TX2
Detect two gases with individual sensors to increase alarm accuracy, reduce unnecessary shutdowns, and improve incident data quality. A two-year run time for this multi-gas meter eliminates the need for charging infrastructure.
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Area Monitor
Radius BZ1
Loud alarms, bold LED lights, and customizable action messages cut through even the busiest work areas. Local and remote monitoring means that both teams on-site and safety managers off-site know how to respond to hazards.
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