According to research commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and carried out by Professor Anna Stec of the University of Central Lancashire (UClan), firefighters experience more cancer and other illnesses than the general population.
Multiple scientific studies have shown that smoke gases and soot from fires can contain hundreds of harmful substances, depending on what is burning and under what conditions. Through correct handling, all the way from the site of the fire to the cleaning of the equipment in order to remove hazardous substances – it is possible to reduce exposure and thus the associated health risks.
Under a new brand – Scandecon - Leading specialist supplier of fire fighting and rescue equipment Vimpex Ltd. is working with fire fighters on a range of products and turn-key services that are designed for degreasing, cleaning, washing, dishwashing and disinfection that contribute to the removal of hazardous substances and minimise firefighters' exposure to toxic fire effluents.
Vimpex Ltd., a leading specialist supplier of fire fighting and rescue equipment as well as accessories and associated products to the emergency services (EMS), police, fire, USAR and military markets and are active members of several trade bodies including FIRESA and the FIA.