Blackline Safety expands global presence in fire hazmat safety technology
Iain Hoey
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Global customer growth reported in fire hazmat monitoring
Blackline Safety has reported a 175 percent increase in the number of fire hazmat customers using its connected personal and area monitors worldwide over the past year.
According to Blackline Safety, customer numbers grew from 127 to 350 over the last 12 months.
The company stated that thousands of users are now operating its monitoring solutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
The company attributed this growth to increased demand among fire and hazmat teams for tools that provide enhanced monitoring and real-time data access during high-risk operations.
Blackline stated that its cloud-connected devices allow remote tracking of personnel safety conditions and support faster response decisions.
NewEXO 8 Gamma monitors set for initial shipment
Blackline Safety has announced that the first shipments of its EXO 8 Gamma area monitors will begin this month.
The monitor is capable of detecting gamma radiation in addition to up to eight gases simultaneously.
According to Blackline, EXO 8 is the only portable area monitor with direct-to-cloud capability and simultaneous gas and gamma detection features.
Doug Mayer, Fire Hazmat Business Development Specialist at Blackline Safety, said: “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.”
Mayer added: “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.”
Fire teams adopt wider range of connected safety tools
In addition to the EXO 8 Gamma, Blackline Safety reported ongoing uptake of its broader range of connected safety technologies by fire-hazmat teams.
These include G7 personal gas detectors featuring cellular and satellite connectivity, two-way voice communication, fall and no-motion alerts, and automatic data logging.
The G6 single gas detector, offering real-time connectivity and emergency SOS functions, is also in use.
Fire departments are also using Blackline Live, the company’s cloud-based platform that provides real-time information on personnel location, gas exposures and device status from any internet-connected device.
Travis Rebello, Firefighter and Hazmat Coordinator for the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts, said: “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.”
Fire industry professionals to see new technology at FDIC International 2025
Blackline Safety will be exhibiting its connected safety products at FDIC International 2025 in Indianapolis from 7 to 12 April.
The company confirmed that it will showcase its portfolio, including the EXO 8 Gamma, G7 and G6 wearables, and the Blackline Live platform, at Booth 943.
FDIC International is one of the fire sector’s largest exhibitions, attracting fire and rescue personnel from multiple regions for demonstrations, training and equipment evaluation.
Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations of Blackline’s latest technologies and learn how connected systems are being integrated into fire and hazmat operations.
Blackline Safety expands global presence in fire hazmat safety technology: Summary
Blackline Safety has reported a 175 percent year-on-year increase in fire hazmat customers, growing from 127 to 350 clients across several regions including North America, Europe and Australasia.
The company stated that its cloud-connected safety devices are being increasingly adopted for their ability to support remote monitoring and real-time data sharing during emergency response operations.
The firm will begin shipping its EXO 8 Gamma area monitors later this month.
This model can detect up to eight gases and gamma radiation simultaneously and is connected directly to the cloud.
Blackline also reported continued adoption of its G7 and G6 gas detectors and Blackline Live cloud platform.
These tools offer features such as SOS alerts, two-way communication and live tracking.
Blackline Safety will showcase its technologies at FDIC International 2025 in Indianapolis from 7 to 12 April, where it will demonstrate its monitoring systems at Booth 943.
