YOU PUT IT ALL ON THE LINE…
HELPING PROTECT FIRST RESPONDERS IS OUR SOLE MISSION.
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REDLINE ON-SITE MOBILE GEAR CLEANING DECONTAMINATES, CLEANS AND SANITIZES UP TO 42 SETS OF GEAR IN A DAY ACCORDANCE TO NFPA 1851 STANDARDS
Today’s firefighters are more than twice as likely to develop cancer as the average person. Research has determined that exposure to carcinogens, not only via respiratory absorption but also through skin absorption and inhalation of particles left on gear, tools and cabs after the fire scene can lead to firefighting related cancers.
Our service offerings are designed to help minimize unnecessary exposure to these carcinogens and contaminants by breaking them down into nontoxic substances.
EDS understands the challenges First Responders face in order to sustain a safe and germ-free environment. Our services utilize a military grade decontaminant (DF-200) which provides a powerful and effective multi-purpose decontaminant, disinfectant, cleaner and deodorizer. Decontamination and cleaning services that results in minimal down-time to your units.
Emergency DECON Services is owned and operated by First Responders. Our suite of products have been carefully selected to better protect and meet the needs of Fire, EMS, Hazmat and Law Enforcement. We offer products from leading manufactures that will protect you against the real-world hazards that you might face as well as keep the communities you serve safe.
Our products and solutions look to Protect the Protectors – we are here to keep you safe.
They include:
REDLINE™ Gear Cleaning & Inspection – offers a self-contained mobile cleaning system that offers a realistic approach to minimizing first responder exposure at your station, on your timeline. Their patent pending mobile extraction unit (MEU) is a commercial truck that is equipped with all necessary equipment to clean and service up to 40 complete sets of gear at a time. This includes state of the art equipment and the newest technology to clean, document, and treat all Personal Protective Equipment.
DF-200 – Sandia National Laboratories has developed, tested and commercialized an aqueous-based decontamination technology (DF-200) that can rapidly neutralize chemical and biological warfare (CBW) agents, many toxic industrial chemicals, and other biological pathogens. The formulation: is effective for neutralizing both chemical and biological agents which has been demonstrated in live agent testing at approved military facilities such as the Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (ECBC) and the Dugway Proving Ground; is environmentally benign (i.e., non-toxic, non-corrosive, and biodegradable); works on a number of anticipated material surfaces; can be incorporated into a variety of high quality delivery systems (foam, liquid, fog) that satisfy a wide variety of operational objectives.
HYGENALL – Regular anionic based soaps and wipes are great for removing soot, but not for microscopic cancer-causing metals, germs and chemicals. In modern fires, burning materials can emit chemicals and oxides that stick to skin and surfaces differently than soot, they stick through a strong electrostatic process, which will not clean off very well, no matter how hard you scrub. Hygenall’s licensed patents and patent pending technologies work through electrostatic displacement and then washes away chemicals, oxides, soot, grime, plastics, and germs which include hydrocarbons. Hygenall Firefighter Products are the best FULL-SPECTRUM decontamination and cleaning technology available.
RESPONDER WIPES® – are developed by a firefighter for firefighters. They are uniquely formulated with Micellar Water, an innovative ingredient with cleansing compounds that dissolve dirt, oil, soot, and other hydrocarbons. Micelles gently lift away toxins and contaminants, and draw out impurities from pores while hydrating your skin more effectively than traditional cleansing wipes. The Responder Wipes comes in three sizes and have a 3-year shelf life..
WE PROUDLY SUPPORT
FIREFIGHTER CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK’S helps fire/EMS members and their families cope with cancer and to provide occupational-cancer awareness and prevention training nationwide.
Our commitment to keeping our responders and their families safe and healthy goes beyond our day to day business. Here at EDS, our goal is to commit up to 33% of profits from the Emergency Services line of our business to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
Please Visit: firefightercancersupport.org
DETECTOGETHER is a nonprofit that fills a gap in healthcare by providing a lifesaving 3 Steps Detect early cancer detection education program to young adults, first responders and workplace employees. In today’s healthcare landscape, statistics reveal a concerning number of individuals receiving late-stage diagnoses, often leading to less favorable outcomes and more aggressive treatments. Reducing these delays in diagnosis can significantly increase survival. Early cancer detection is an advantage we want everybody to have, and through our educational programs we are making strides. Together, we can change the narrative.
Please Visit: detectogether.org
Stephen Marsar brings nearly four decades of fire-service experience, leadership, and education to Emergency DECON Services (EDS) and RedLine NY.
A recently retired FDNY Battalion Chief, Steve has dedicated his career to protecting firefighters, first responders, and the communities they serve. His extensive background also includes serving as Chief and Fire Commissioner of the Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department on Long Island.
Throughout his career, Steve has been deeply involved in fire-service training and education. He has served as an instructor with the FDNY and Nassau County Fire/EMS academies and as an adjunct faculty member in the Fire Science program at Nassau Community College. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and holds a master’s degree in Homeland Defense and Security from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.
Steve also operates a RedLine Mobile Gear Cleaning franchise in Texas, bringing direct operational experience in professional turnout gear cleaning, inspection, and firefighter exposure-reduction services.
As the new owner of EDS and the operator of RedLine NY, Steve is committed to continuing the mission established by founders Rich Gross and Tom Riedel. His focus is on maintaining the dependable service and trusted relationships that customers have come to expect while investing in expanded capabilities, equipment, and resources to better serve the fire and EMS communities.
Stephen Marsar
Emergency DECON Services was founded in 2020 by longtime firefighters Rich Gross and Tom Riedel, who shared a commitment to reducing occupational exposure risks and improving firefighter health and safety.
Drawing upon their extensive fire-service experience, Rich and Tom established EDS and helped grow RedLine NY into a recognized market leader in firefighter decontamination services across Long Island and the greater New York region. Together, EDS and RedLine NY have served more than 125 fire departments, reflecting the trust and relationships they have built throughout the fire service community.
Their dedication, personal relationships, and firefighter-first values established a strong foundation for continued growth under Steve Marsar’s leadership.
Stephen Marsar, Rich Gross and Tom Riedel
