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    RESCUE Intellitech Installs North Carolina’s First SCBA Decon Washer

    March 23, 2023
    The Solo Rescue decontamination washer was installed at the West Buncombe Fire Department in Asheville.
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    With the Solo Rescue® decon washer in place, West Buncombe Fire Department now have access to the best available technology when it comes to proper decontamination of firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) which will play an important part in their work against firefighter cancer.
    With the Solo Rescue® decon washer in place, West Buncombe Fire Department now have access to the best available technology when it comes to proper decontamination of firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) which will play an important part in their work against firefighter cancer.

    KATY, Texas, March 23, 2023 – RESCUE Intellitech, the innovative manufacturer of cutting-edge decontamination technologies for firefighters, today announces the first installation of an SCBA decon washer in the state of North Carolina. The installation of their Solo Rescue decon washer represents a significant milestone for RESCUE Intellitech that has more than 250 units installed throughout the USA and Canada.

    "We are thrilled to have the first installation of the Solo Rescue decon washer in North Carolina," states Vice President of Sales and Marketing of RESCUE Intellitech North America, Bjorn Rowland. "Our innovative technology is designed to help protect those who protect us, and we are proud to support West Buncombe Fire Department in their mission to keep their firefighters safe."

    The Solo Rescue decon washer is the only NFPA 1851 & NFPA 1852 compliant Decon Washer currently on the market. The machine is easy to operate and maintain, making it an ideal solution for fire departments of all sizes. The ability to decontaminate not just SCBAs but also facepieces, boots, gloves, and helmets also makes the Solo Rescue the most versatile decon washer on the market.

    RESCUE Intellitech is working with a network of installation partners and dealers that covers all of mainland USA and Canada. To learn more about their innovative products visit click here.

    ABOUT RESCUE INTELLITECH

    RESCUE Intellitech, part of the Sandberg Development Group founded in the 1960s, offers innovative solutions that help remove work-related risks and make the work of firefighters and first responders easier, both before and after each emergency call. The RESCUE Intellitech Solo Rescue® and DeconWasher™ Pro S clean SCBAs, face masks, and more, helping minimize cancer risk among firefighters and first responders. Other innovative companies in the group include AIMPOINT®, GRANULDISK® and Camurus®.

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