Brandon Beeson at MES Life Safety

10/09/2026

Selecting your next helmet doesn’t need to give you a headache. Contact MES to try the Bullard Low Rider helmet out for yourself!

10/07/2026

Today I travelled to Industrial Scientific just outside Pittsburgh for their Partner Innovation Day. It was great getting to see their impressive headquarters and manufacturing space for the first time. We also got a preview of their new Axen and Tetra monitors.

09/18/2026

Affordable, lightweight and in stock! Protecting your personnel from threats shouldn’t be a hassle. Contact MES to learn more about the GH Armor PHS Slick Kit!

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!

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.

08/07/2026

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