Gas Detection Equipment for Emergency Response Personnel
When emergency crews respond to an accident, a natural disaster, or a gas leak, they are entering a potentially dangerous area. They may be exposed to combustible gasses, toxic chemicals, or unsafe oxygen levels—and unless they have gas detection and monitoring equipment on hand, they won’t know how to protect themselves when they enter the affected zone.
To keep emergency response personnel as safe as possible while they perform their difficult and necessary work, crews need to have access to the appropriate safety equipment.
Emergency Response Equipment: The Importance of a Toxic Gas Monitor
Emergency response personnel often encounter scenarios where they are at risk of exposure to harmful or dangerous gasses. They have to quickly and confidently determine what chemical hazards to expect and then decide how to respond.
Gas monitoring systems answer two fundamental questions for emergency responders:
- Is the air safe to breathe?
- Are there any toxic gasses or combustible chemicals present in the area?
Toxic gas detectors and monitoring systems not only help keep emergency responders safe as they respond to the crisis but also protect the maintenance, medical, or other teams that closely follow their arrival. By using a toxic gas monitor, crews can identify what hazardous gasses—if any—are in the air, establish if oxygen is present at a safe level, and make an informed decision based on this data.
Toxic Gas Monitoring Systems for Emergency Response Personnel: Our Recommendations
If your emergency response team needs toxic gas detectors, renting is the ideal option. Rent one of our industry-leading gas monitoring solutions so that your employees have everything they need to respond to emergencies safely and effectively.
RAE Systems MultiRAE Datalogging Multigas Monitor and Photoionization Detector
In situations when you need a personal gas detector, consider the RAE Systems MultiRAE Datalogging Multigas Monitor and Photoionization Detector. This cutting-edge monitor gives you the ability to detect up to six gasses at a time as well as monitor oxygen levels. Choose to monitor for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), combustibles, or a range of toxic threats including ammonia, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, and more.
Honeywell Analytics SPM Flex Single Point Chemcassette® Tape-Based Gas Detector
The Honeywell Analytics SPM Flex Single Point Chemcassette® Tape-Based Gas Detector is ideal for emergency response crews. This portable, tape-based gas detector can find ultrasensitive gasses like hydrides, oxidizers, mineral acids, and amines in the area.
The Honeywell Gas Detector is easy to carry, operate, and read, even while wearing protective gear or a hazmat suit. It also takes less than two minutes to detect gasses, which means your emergency personnel can move quickly.
Rent High-Quality Toxic Gas Detectors at RAECO
At RAECO Rents, we have the latest gas detection and monitoring equipment for emergency responders and industry professionals. Our goal is to provide the devices you need so you can get the job done quickly, effectively, and more affordably than ever.
When you rent equipment from RAECO Rents, you can expect to get clean, operable, high-quality instruments. With our Instant-On guarantee and after-hour support, we are determined to make your rental experience easy.
Contact our rental service team today to get help finding industry-leading toxic gas monitors for your emergency response team.
