Rescue Intellitech launches dual-drying cabinets for PPE

Rescue Intellitech has launched dual-drying cabinets for PPE which will help fire and rescue services in the UK improve firefighter safety and operational efficiency.

Many UK fire and rescue services, including Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Avon Fire and Rescue Service, already use Rescue Intellitech’s Solo Rescue® or DeconWasher™ Pro S machines, which make the important process of cleaning equipment — such as boots, gloves, helmets and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) — safe, easy and effective.

The new fast and efficient drying cabinets will further enhance firefighter safety by drying this critical PPE quickly, thoroughly and safely after washing.

The dryers have been tried and tested across Europe and the US and are manufactured at Rescue Intellitech’s production facility in Malmö, Sweden. Fire and rescue services can choose between two different sizes: the larger DC20 and the smaller DC8, to suit their requirements and space.

Gentle and energy-efficient drying technology operates without mechanical action to prevent damage and help prolong the life of the kit. Both the interior and exterior of the PPE is dried simultaneously, so kit is quickly ready for use.

The dryers can be specifically configured to accommodate bulky kit and specialised equipment. They also have automatic and manual programs, plus a preset start-time feature. To ensure kit is ready to handle immediately after drying, programmes end with a ‘cool down’ mode.

Contaminated PPE poses significant health risks due to lingering toxins, carcinogens, and pathogens. Rescue Intellitech’s range of PPE decontamination solutions help to clean equipment swiftly and effectively safeguarding firefighters from long-term health issues such as cancer and respiratory diseases.

“Air drying PPE equipment is not efficient and often results in equipment being out of service for too long or firefighters having to use damp PPE, which isn’t good for their health.

“The new drying cabinets are compact and very easy to install so can effortlessly be incorporated into existing fire and rescue services’ decontamination facilities. They dry PPE quickly and efficiently and are flexible to suit all drying needs – ideal for busy fire and rescue services striving to improve firefighter health and well-being.” 

Nick Croad, Sales Manager for UK and Ireland, Rescue Intellitech.

The industry will once again be gathering at the NEC, Birmingham for The Emergency Services Show, co-located with The Emergency Tech Show, on 17-18 September, check out the full exhibitor list here. You can find Rescue Intellitech in Hall 5, Stand C150.