As worker injuries and public safety risks continue to rise, safety technology pioneer Blackline Safety Corp. has announced record growth in the number of fire hazmat customers using its connected personal and area monitors.
Worldwide, the number of Blackline fire-hazmat customers grew 175% in the last year, from 127 to 350, with thousands of users across North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
adoption of Blackline’s products
The adoption of Blackline’s cloud-connected products adds another layer of safety not previously available
Fire-hazmat teams take on some of the highest risks of any worker, with a fatal injury rate three times higher than that of the average worker.
The adoption of Blackline’s cloud-connected products adds another layer of safety not previously available to protect them in their jobs every day.
Blackline’s remote monitoring capabilities
“Blackline’s remote monitoring capabilities allow me to log in any time and see what my guys are dealing with and then to triage what other assets are needed on the scene at any time,” said Travis Rebello, a Firefighter and Hazmat Coordinator for the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts. “I’m a big fan and appreciate Blackline’s excellent customer service.”
“The capability of real-time connected technology is no longer a luxury— it’s essential for enhancing personnel safety and saving lives,” said Doug Mayer, Fire Hazmat Business Development Specialist at Blackline Safety. “From gas leaks and chemical spill incidents of all kinds, and now gamma radiation, we’ve reimagined safety solutions to help responders deploy equipment faster, get more gas exposure information, and share data for real-time visibility.”
First EXO 8 Gamma Monitors Shipping This Month
Real-time data sharing and cloud analytics also provide critical insights to refine incident response protocols
The company also announced that the first shipments of its innovative EXO 8 Gamma area monitor will begin later this month. “EXO 8’s gamma detection capability is a game-changer for fire and hazmat teams — not only in emergency response, but also in public event monitoring,” said Mayer.
EXO 8 is the only direct-to-cloud portable area monitor capable of detecting up to eight gases and gamma radiation simultaneously, giving teams early warning of emerging threats and ensuring faster, better-informed responses. Real-time data sharing and cloud analytics also provide critical insights to refine incident response protocols.
A Full Suite of Connected Safety Solutions
In addition to EXO 8, fire-hazmat teams continue to adopt Blackline’s broader portfolio of connected safety technologies, including:
- G7 personal gas detectors with cellular/satellite connectivity, two-way voice communication, SOS, fall and no-motion alerts, and automatic data reporting.
- G6 single gas detectors, combining real-time connectivity, automated compliance analytics, and features emergency SOS.
- Blackline Live, the company’s real-time cloud platform for monitoring worker location and safety status, gas readings, and device status from any web-connected device.
Blackline to Showcase Technology at FDIC International 2025
Fire and hazmat professionals can get a firsthand look at Blackline Safety’s latest technologies at FDIC International 2025 in Indianapolis, April 7–12. As the fire industry’s largest conference and exhibition, FDIC draws thousands of fire and rescue professionals from around the world, offering live demos, hands-on training, and cutting-edge safety innovations.
Attendees can visit Blackline Safety at Booth 943 to explore the latest in connected safety technology, including EXO 8 Gamma, G7 and G6 wearables, and the Blackline Platform.
