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Onboard Exhaust Capture Is Becoming the Standard in Modern Fire Apparatus
Fire departments across the country are rethinking how they protect their firefighters from diesel exhaust exposure, one of the most dangerous health hazards of the job. As awareness grows around the long-term health risks…
Modernizing Fire Stations for the Next Generation
Modern firefighters are tasked with responding to fire emergencies, protecting victims and structures, and preventing the spread of dangerous fires. As departments modernize, the focus is expanding beyond…
The Real Cost of Diesel Exhaust: Health vs. Maintenance
The toxins in exhaust may be invisible once they leave the tailpipe, but their effects on firefighter health and department budgets are dramatic. Fire departments face mounting concerns and costs related to firefighter health issues…
Choosing the Right Diesel Exhaust System for Your Apparatus: Key Specs, Fitment, and Field Performance
Ward Diesel Filter Systems proudly designs and manufactures exhaust filtration systems for fire trucks of varying makes and models. Integrating a diesel exhaust system in your emergency response vehicle is a crucial step in protecting the health and…
Why On-Board Diesel Filtration Systems Are Replacing Hose-Based Systems in Modern Fire Stations
On-board diesel filtration systems are growing in popularity in fire departments across the country, replacing older model hose-based exhaust filtration systems. As awareness of cancer causing materials and prioritization of…
The Hidden Danger of Diesel Exhaust in Fire Stations
Toxic diesel exhaust fumes and particulates are most likely present and moving through your fire station bays and rooms, quietly attacking the health of your firefighters. Firefighters spend a large majority of their time surrounded by harmful diesel…
How Diesel Particulate Filter Systems Reduce Firefighter Occupational Cancer
Health and wellness need to remain an ongoing priority in the firefighting industry. With health risks caused by dangerous fires and fumes from smoke and exhaust from emergency vehicles, firefighters’ environments are…
How Ward Diesel’s NO SMOKE Filter System Protects Firefighters from Cancer Risks
NO SMOKE Filter System: At Ward Diesel Filter Systems, we salute our hero firefighters who risk their health and lives to keep others safe in emergency situations. Not only do fire fighters face hazardous conditions from extreme heat and dangerous fires, but also the…
Free Webinar: Actions Firefighters Can Take to Reduce Cancer Risks
Join us and our friends from the National Volunteer Fire Council on January 16th from 1 PM - 2 PM for a free webinar where we will be discussing some steps you can take to help prevent occupational cancer in honor of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month!...
The Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award: Promoting Emergency Responder Health and Wellness
Ward Diesel Filter Systems Is A Proud Co-Sponsor – Ward Diesel Filter Systems has been a proud co-sponsor of the Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award since its creation. The award recognizes an outstanding individual who has been instrumental…