RESCUE Intellitech, Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation Continue Collaboration

RESCUE Intellitech reaffirmed its commitment to lowering cancer risks and enhancing long-term health outcomes for firefighters by announcing the extension of their collaboration with the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation.

Due to recurrent exposure to hazardous pollutants on the fireground, firefighter occupational cancer continues to be one of the top causes of line-of-duty mortality. Both organizations will strive to increase knowledge, education, and access to risk-reducing solutions through this ongoing partnership.

“Firefighters willingly face danger every time they answer a call. Risk is part of the profession, and it always will be,” said Kristi Elrod, the North American marketing director at RESCUE Intellitech. “What should never be accepted are the hidden risks that follow them back to the station. By removing contaminants from gear and equipment after the fire is out, departments have an opportunity to reduce long-term exposure and better protect the health of the people who dedicate their lives to protecting us.”

The collaboration will concentrate on funding programs that advance decontamination best practices, raise awareness of occupational exposure, and advocate for firefighter health and safety across the country.

Webster Marshall IV, who is the director of research and technology development at The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation said, "With partners like Rescue Intellitech we can continue to impact those exposures through research and development for not only the betterment of clean protective clothing and equipment but the longevity of the responders both on the job and off. The people who respond are our most valuable assets and providing high quality, high efficiency, long term exposure reduction technology helps protect what's most important.”

RESCUE Intellitech has been in the forefront of creating cutting-edge technologies intended to lessen dangerous pollutants found during firefighting operations. The business continues to support initiatives that put firefighter health first both on and off the fireground by partnering with The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation.