FREDsense Technologies Corp., headquartered in Calgary, Canada, is a pioneer in the field of mobile water analysis. The company specializes in bringing complex chemical laboratory analyses directly to the sampling site through the use of innovative biosensor technology. By combining biology and engineering, FREDsense develops modular systems that enable the rapid and precise identification of specific contaminants in water resources, complementing or replacing traditional, time-consuming laboratory testing in many areas.

In an industry increasingly confronted with the environmental and health consequences of firefighting operations, the company addresses a critical issue: contamination by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). These so-called “forever chemicals” are commonly found in aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) and pose a long-term threat to groundwater and the health of first responders.

The centerpiece of the booth is the FRED-PFAS, which is marketed as the industry’s first portable field kit for on-site PFAS analysis. While conventional testing methods often require samples to be sent to specialized laboratories and involve wait times of several weeks, the FREDsense system delivers results within a few hours directly at the site.

The kit uses a specialized electrochemical detection method to quantify PFAS concentrations. For fire departments and environmental agencies, this offers the advantage of being able to make informed decisions immediately after an operation or during remediation efforts. The system’s portability enables efficient monitoring of firewater retention basins and immediate verification of decontamination success for both personnel and equipment.

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