Brandon Beeson at MES Life Safety

09/10/2026

When you rely on RevolveAir Systems by MES, there is no “middle man.” We engineer, build, install and service our compressor systems from start to finish.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁.
Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company in Kent County, Maryland, recently strengthened its breathing air capabilities with a new RevolveAir Systems 6000 PSI Pivot Air breathing air compressor, fill station, and attached storage.

A complete breathing air system helps departments safely refill SCBA cylinders, manage air supply, and keep crews ready for the next response.

Thank you to 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗝𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 and the members of Kennedyville VFD for continuing to trust MES and RevolveAir with your breathing air needs.

A special thank you to 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 for guiding the department through the equipment selection process and 𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 for completing the installation.

Evaluating your department's breathing air system? Connect with your local MES representative.

09/01/2026

SEEK is once again changing the thermal imaging landscape with the AttackPRO 300! Contact your local MES representative to learn more!

𝗔 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲.
Smoke, heat, and changing conditions can hide occupants, exits, hazards, and structural details. The new Seek Thermal 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝟯𝟬𝟬 displays high- and low-temperature areas together without image freezing or forced mode switching.

That continuous view can help crews maintain awareness during search, size-up, fire attack, and overhaul.

The camera does not replace training or judgment. It provides another source of information to help firefighters understand the conditions in front of them.

Because better-informed decisions support the mission of getting everyone Back Home Safely.

Learn more about the AttackPRO 300: https://hubs.ly/Q04v_nfk0

08/22/2026

🚨OPEN GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OHIO FIRE DEPARTMENTS!🚨
The Ohio BWC has reopened the FEEEG and Safety Intervention Grants! If your department has not made the switch to NFPA 1970 particulate blocking hoods, this is a great opportunity to make the switch.

Explore safety grants for employers tailored to fit your organization’s needs.

08/21/2026

Providing protection for your personnel doesn’t need to be over complicated or break the bank. The PHD Slick Kit from GH Armor provides fire and EMS personnel a simple and affordable solution.
✔️ Lightweight, discreet design
✔️ Adjustable one-size-fits-all
✔️NFPA 3000 compliant

08/20/2026

Here is a heads up for those that have been asking

Governor DeWine and Ohio EPA Director John Logue announced today that Ohio will expand its program to destroy firefighting foam made with dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Governor DeWine is directing more than $13 million from Ohio's recent DuPont settlement to Ohio's Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Takeback Program. Since launching in 2024, this first-of-its-kind initiative has destroyed more than 13,500 gallons of toxic foam submitted by 118 fire departments and two airports in Ohio.

According to the Ohio Department of Health, exposure to PFAS has been found to affect the immune system, increase the risk of certain cancers, impact fertility, and affect the growth and behavior of infants and children. Fire departments across the country primarily used AFFF to smother flammable liquid fires, but many switched to PFAS-free alternatives after studies found that PFAS compounds also cause long-term contamination of water, soil, and air.

Ohio EPA estimates at least 60,000 gallons of toxic AFFF remain in storage across the state. Eligible fire departments, emergency management agencies, and airports can register foam for destruction through September 4, 2026.

The first round of the AFFF Takeback Program was funded with $3 million in settlement funds that Ohio received as part of the state’s polychlorinated biphenyl enforcement case against Monsanto, initiated by then-Attorney General DeWine in 2018. Ohio EPA awarded the funding to Revive Environmental to permanently destroy the material using Battelle’s PFAS Annihilator technology.

The AFFF Takeback Program is part of Governor DeWine's overall strategy to reduce PFAS exposure in Ohio. In 2019, Governor DeWine ordered the development of a PFAS Action Plan to sample Ohio's public drinking water systems for specific PFAS compounds. He also launched a statewide survey to assess PFAS prevalence in Ohio’s large rivers. Governor DeWine signed a bill banning the use of AFFF in firefighter training exercises in 2022.

08/13/2026

There is a reason Hurst doesn’t use Big Box batteries. There are many reasons why Hurst eDraulics outperform the competition. Contact your local MES representative to experience the Hurst difference for yourself

Behind every cut and spread is a system built to respond when conditions get tough.

HURST Jaws of Life proprietary batteries are designed with advanced firmware that controls how the battery protects itself; helping guard against overheating, over-discharge, and system stress during high-demand extrications.

Because we control that firmware, we can continue improving how our batteries perform as technology evolves.

It’s smart design that holds up when it matters in the field.
👉 Learn more about our batteries!
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08/07/2026

I’m proud to work with both of these departments! It doesn’t matter if you’re career, part-time or volunteer, we are here to save lives when they are on the line!

Fire Fighters are called to perform in the most challenging moments, and this rescue is a powerful reminder of that commitment in the service of our communities.

Great job by Canton Firefighters IAFF Local 249 , Kyle Gallagher, and the rest of Canton Fire for their efforts in this dramatic rescue.

Special recognition to Bolivar Fire Department members Sarah Valentine and Ashley Curtner, who were first on scene and whose immediate actions made a difference in the outcome.



International Association of Fire Fighters

🔗for article: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y3cnm

08/07/2026

Are your department’s EMS bags worn out or not designed for modern EMS? Check out the MERETline of EMS bags available through MES. https://meretusa.com

07/29/2026

Thank you to Liberty Twp. FD (Trumbull County) for trusting MES and Hurst Jaws of Life with your extrication tool needs! If your department is in the market for new tools, contact your local MES representative to see the Hurst difference firsthand.

07/24/2026

It’s a gorgeous day to support the Shiloh Fire Department at their annual Ox Roast if you’re in the area (and worth the drive if you’re not!). I think the crowd at 11:30 already surpassed the 619 population of Shiloh.