Why do first responders need a respirator or gas mask?
Why do first responders need a respirator or gas mask? First responders, the unsung heroes in times of crisis, encounter a numberof challenges as they bravely tackle emergencies ranging from fires ...
What’s the difference between a respirator filter, cartridge and gas mask canister?
What’s the difference between a respirator filter, cartridge and gas mask canister? In the field of respiratory protection, filters, cartridges, and canisters play critical roles in safeguarding in...
How do wildfires start? As of this writing, major wildfires are raging in Washington, Oregon and California. If you’re watching the news, it seems like a new wildfire is starting and generating cat...
Understanding the Impact of Wildfires on Air Quality and Your Health
Understanding the Impact of Wildfires on Air Quality and Your Health and how having a respirator mask can help protect you In a previous post, we talked about the air quality index, and one of the ...
What air quality should you wear a mask?
Air quality alerts have been raging across the US this summer. If you live in a major metropolitan area, such as New York or San Francisco, you may already be aware of poor air quality from smog a...
When should you use a tinted respirator?
When to use a Tinted Respirator? At Parcil Safety, we include multiple tinted respirator options in most of our full face respirator and gas mask models. But a common question we get, is “when sho...
What are the differences between fire extinguishers, fire suppressants and fire blankets?
What are the differences between fire extinguishers, fire suppressants and fire blankets? Most people know that fire extinguishers are used to put out a fire, but have you ever considered using a f...
How to plan for a chemical spill
You’ve heard us say it before. Hope for the best, prepare for the worse. Sometimes, the worse can be a complete accident, such as an accidental chemical spill. With the train derailment in Ohio ...
Best 40mm Gas Mask Guide by Parcil Safety
2025 Best 40mm Gas Mask Guide by Parcil Safety Evolution of Gas Masks: Gas masks have come a long way since their inception in 1915, thanks to the innovative mind of Garrett Morgan who introduced ...