FDIC Int’l 2023 Postscript: Cres Guard Mobile Decontamination Cabinets

Cres Cor Health & Safety, manufacturers of Cres Guard, the mobile biological decontamination cabinet for first responders announces dealer agreements with both Darley (Itasca, IL) and Western Fire Supply (El Dorado Hills, CA). The Cres Guard, since its introduction at FDIC 2021 has seen a strong, positive response among fire, police, and military first responders. Cres Guard is the first mobile decontamination cabinet
that reduces biological hazards on structural firefighting and first responder gear in a quick, 15-minute chemical-free cycle. With more than 80% of responses being medical, personnel are often exposed to such hazards as flu, Covid, MRSA, and bedbugs. Darley (FDIC International Booth #3457) will represent Cres Guard in the military markets, and Western Fire Supply will work in the municipal fire/police markets. “The strength of our solutions comes from the power of our partnerships, and Cres Guard proves that in their people and products,” says Kimberly Brown, Darley CMO.

Darley is a fourth-generation, private company with the mission to passionately serve the world’s first responder and tactical communities by providing high-quality, safe and innovative products with unmatched commitment and service since 1908. Western Fire Supply (FDIC booth 10070) features their new mobile decontamination trailer, (with a Cres Guard cabinet installed) and is wrapped with the Cres Guard image. The trailer will be driven to fire departments around the country for demonstrations. Western Fire Supply is a S3 DVBE California-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise and Veterans Administration Verified CVE (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) that provides high-quality products and solutions for those involved in fire protection and suppression.

“As the owner of Western Fire Supply, I am proud to partner with Cres Guard in offering the firefighting community access to their state-of-the-art mobile decontamination unit. We consider it an honor to represent this innovative product and provide our firefighters with a tool that not only enhances their safety but also benefits the health and well-being of their families. At Western Fire Supply, we remain committed to bringing cutting-edge solutions to our firefighting community, and partnering with Cres Guard is another step in that direction,” states Joe Humprey, Owner, Western Fire Supply.

Cres Guard (FDIC International Booth #13145), now in its third year exhibiting at FDIC International, has cabinets being used by Oklahoma City Fire Department, Mentor (OH) Fire Department, and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, among many more departments throughout the U.S. “We’re thrilled to work with two very well-respected dealers who share in our dedication to keeping first responders safe,” comments Greg Baggott, President of Cres Cor.

For more information visit https://crescorhs.com/ or contact Rio Degennaro at (440) 463-0808 or rdegennaro@crescor-hs.com.

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