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In the rapidly evolving world of fire service operations, ensuring the safety of firefighters through proper PPE care and maintenance has never been more critical. However, historically there has not been a standard of any depth to follow on a truly global basis.
With the introduction of BS EN ISO 23616:2024, fire services across the UK and Ireland now can align with international best practice for PPE care and maintenance. While this standard is not widely known yet and indeed it is not mandatory, nonetheless finally a standard has been set and it is clear in the standards own repeated words brigades ‘should’ adopt these listed best practices.
Hunter is uniquely positioned to help fire services not only comply but excel in PPE care and maintenance. As the industry decontamination leaders, we bring world-class expertise and innovative technology to the forefront, ensuring your service is fully compliant with BS EN ISO 23616:2024 requirements.
Hunter is proud to be the first company in Europe to introduce Liquid CO2+ (LCO2+) decontamination through our brand Deconology® – a revolutionary solution that thoroughly cleans and decontaminates firefighter PPE without the damaging effects associated with traditional laundering methods.
This unique process supersedes older C02 technologies that require washing, drying and decontamination with a single process; its faster and better. This pioneering technology is already transforming the PPE care market, reflecting a growing commitment among fire services to protect their firefighters better than ever before.
We have seen significant growth within the last year from Irish fire services now implementing Deconology®. Hunter are onboarding brigades every month since we started commercial Deconology® services in the summer of 2024 and more services each week are signing up!
“Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited supplies Roscommon Fire Service, PPE products and laundry / decontamination services, the products are of a very high quality and perform exceptionally well.
“Hunter’s laundry and Deconology® services ensures our Firefighting PPE Kit is thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Hunter products and laundry / decontamination services.”
Jonathan Mc Ginty, SACFO of Roscommon Fire Service.
At Hunter, we understand the increasing demand for sustainable, effective, and compliant solutions and Deconology® highlights all of this. More fire services are stepping up, acknowledging their responsibility to ensure their firefighters’ safety through cutting-edge PPE decontamination practices and are keen to align with international best practice.
Hunter is immensely proud to announce that Deconology® has won the prestigious British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Safety Solution Award 2025.
This prestigious nomination underscores Deconology®’s groundbreaking impact in firefighter safety, offering a scientifically developed and evidenced solution that significantly reduces harmful particulate exposure after kits have been decontaminated. Fire services across the UK and Ireland are increasingly adopting Deconology®, reinforcing Hunter’s position as a specialist industry leader in PPE care and firefighter protection.
Firefighters are facing a silent killer. Every fire exposes them to deadly carcinogens that linger in their PPE, seeping into their skin and increasing their risk with every shift. Yet, for too long, the industry has failed to act decisively. Hunter is changing that, so we hope you will join us in making this positive change – ensure your best practice compliance and safeguard your team today.
For more detailed information on how Hunter can make your Fire Services BS EN ISO 23616:2024 compliance seamless, contact the sales team, sales@hunterapparelsolutions.com
Learn more about Deconology® here: Deconology® | Hunter Apparel Solutions.
Join the growing number of forward-thinking fire services that are choosing Hunter to ensure international best practice compliance and provide your firefighters with the best possible protection.
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