Collaboration with Healthy Firefighters, Sweden
Our drying cabinet, FC 20, has been developed in close collaboration with
Healthy Firefighters. Stefan Magnusson initiated the project Healthy Firefighters in Sweden.
He developed a well-functioning method called “The Swedish Way”. The model
describes how to change the routines at the fire stations to minimize exposure
of dangerous substances.
Optimal Drying Process
PODABs drying cabinet for protective gear, FC 20,
had a unique construction with special hangers and a drying process that works without
any mechanical action. The drying process is gentle and efficient, and the gear
is ready to be used again within 3-4 hours.
“It has to be simple to prevent contamination of soot and other
particles. The heavy-duty working uniform is essential to keep Firefighters
safe. It is important to realize that after an alarm, the PPE is a potential
danger for Firefighters. Therefore, one should make sure that the PPE is
removed from the body immediately after every operation, as well as washed and
dried in a timely manner”, says Stefan Magnusson.