The modern American emergency response team has to be ready for almost anything. Hand held CWA detection equipment can help quickly determine if an emergency scene is an unfortunate industrial accident or deliberate chemical attack. Hand held scanners from manufacturers such as Draeger Safety and BioCapture feature easy, one hand operation. Kits can bring in results in as little as two minutes and have their own advantages, such as not requiring batteries or calibration. Whichever style of CWA detection equipment is right for you, AirMonitorStore.com is your source.

Bio detection devices allow emergency response teams to determine if biological weapons are present. Powders and liquids can be quickly tested for the top bio threats, including Ricin and Anthrax, with kits such as the BADD system from ADVNT. Bio detection devices can provide very quick and accurate answers when unknown substances are encountered. When an airborne agent is feared to be in play, specialized air sampling equipment must be used to capture particles in the air without damaging them.

ICX Mesosystems' BioCapture 650 is a portable air capturing device that can be operated by personnel in full chemical protection gear. The self-contained disposal collection cartridges are easily removed and simplify the decontamination process once the system has been used. The BioCapture 650 places airborne particles directly into a buffer solution that keeps microorganisms viable for analysis. This ingenious system captures all types of bio agents including:

• Spores
• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Toxins

Air sampling has never been easier.