Firefighters and EMS professionals operate in some of the most demanding environments for infection control. From patient transport in ambulances to shared living quarters inside fire stations, first responders are constantly exposed to bacteria, viruses, and other airborne contaminants.
Ambulances and fire apparatus are small, enclosed environments where pathogens can accumulate quickly. With limited time between calls and unknown patient infection status, traditional cleaning methods alone cannot keep up with the pace of emergency response.
However, exposure risk doesn’t stop when crews return to the station. Firehouses function as both workplaces and living spaces, where crews sleep, eat, train, and work together for extended shifts. Without continuous air and surface protection, pathogens introduced during calls can spread throughout the station environment.
CASPR technologies help departments address infection control holistically, reducing bioburden inside ambulances, fire apparatus, and station facilities to help create healthier environments for crews and the communities they serve.
CASPR stands for Continuous Air & Surface Pathogen Reduction. Unlike traditional air purification systems that only filter the air passing through the unit, CASPR actively treats both the air and exposed surfaces throughout a space. Using CASPR’s patented Natural Catalytic Converter Innovation (NC2I) process, the system converts oxygen and humidity in the surrounding air into low, safe levels of hydrogen peroxide molecules that circulate throughout the environment and help reduce bacteria, viruses, mold, and odors in real time.
Most air purification technologies rely on filtration or UV light inside the unit, meaning only the air that passes through the device is treated. CASPR works differently by generating active oxidizing molecules that disperse throughout the space, continuously reducing microbial contamination in the air and on high-touch surfaces such as equipment, countertops, and vehicle interiors.
CASPR solutions can be deployed across both emergency vehicles and fire station facilities. Common applications include ambulances, fire apparatus, and EMS response vehicles, as well as fire station environments such as bunk rooms, kitchens, training rooms, apparatus bays, dispatch areas, and gear storage spaces, allowing departments to address infection control across the entire response environment.
No. CASPR is designed to complement existing cleaning and infection control protocols rather than replace them. Routine cleaning remains essential, but CASPR provides an additional layer of protection by continuously reducing microbial contamination between cleanings and during normal operations.
CASPR technology has demonstrated effectiveness against a broad range of microorganisms including bacteria such as MRSA, E. coli, and C. difficile, as well as various viruses, mold, fungi, and odor-causing microbes, making it particularly valuable in high-risk environments like emergency response operations.
CASPR systems are designed for reliability with minimal maintenance requirements. Most units require replacement of the NC2I cell and bulb approximately every 18 to 24 months, with no chemicals to refill and no daily servicing required.
First responders frequently encounter unknown biological risks during emergency calls, and contaminants can easily be carried back into vehicles and station environments. CASPR helps reduce microbial contamination throughout both the air and surfaces in these environments, helping departments maintain healthier conditions for crews and the patients they serve.
CASPR Medik™ integrates directly into a building’s HVAC system to provide continuous air and surface pathogen reduction throughout the entire facility. Ideal for fire stations and EMS buildings with centralized air systems, it helps reduce microbial contamination in shared environments where crews live, work, and recover between calls.
Use Cases: Fire stations, EMS facilities, dispatch centers, training facilities, municipal buildings, and emergency operations centers.
CASPR Transit is designed specifically for enclosed vehicle environments such as ambulances and fire apparatus. Mounted directly inside the vehicle, the system continuously reduces various bacterial and viral pathogens in both the air and on surfaces while crews are in service. Operating quietly in the background, CASPR Transit helps departments maintain cleaner patient transport environments without interrupting operations or adding to crew workload.
Use Cases: Ambulances, fire apparatus, EMS response vehicles, command vehicles, patient transport units, and specialty emergency vehicles.
CASPR BLU Tile replaces a standard 2’x2’ ceiling tile and provides continuous air and surface pathogen reduction in occupied spaces. Its quiet operation and seamless installation make it ideal for fire station environments where crews spend extended time indoors.
Use Cases: Fire station bunk rooms, kitchens and dining areas, training rooms, dispatch offices, gear storage areas, and administrative offices.
CASPR Compact provides plug-and-play continuous air and surface pathogen reduction for spaces without access to centralized HVAC systems. Its portable design allows departments to quickly deploy wherever it is needed inside fire stations or EMS facilities.
Use Cases: Private offices, bunk rooms, EMS break rooms, small administrative areas, and temporary command centers.
To validate the effectiveness of CASPR Transit in real-world conditions, a four-week study was conducted inside active ambulances. Throughout the study, surfaces inside these vehicles were regularly swabbed to measure bacterial contamination. One ambulance was equipped with CASPR Transit, while two control vehicles operated without it. By comparing surface contamination levels between the CASPR-equipped vehicle and the controls, the study demonstrated how CASPR Transit continuously reduces various bacterial and viral pathogens, helping to create a healthier environment for both first responders and patients.
The American Journal of Infection Control, in a Claro-published article, sets the standard for healthcare surfaces at 2.5 CFU/cm² or lower to help reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). In the real-world testing conducted above, CASPR Transit delivered surface contamination levels 86% cleaner than this standard, while control ambulances exceeded the threshold by over 200%.
DISCLAIMER: These graphs show the average reduction in bacterial contamination (CFU/cm²) on high-touch surfaces in ambulances with CASPR Transit, compared to control units without CASPR. The data confirms that CASPR Transit continuously lowers surface bioburden, helping to create a cleaner, healthier environment for first responders and patients.
The Spec. Sheet outlines all technical specifications, including dimensions, power options, and mounting configurations. It’s ideal for engineers and procurement teams evaluating integration into vehicles.
The Product Manual provides step-by-step instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of the CASPR Transit unit. It ensures proper usage for continuous air and surface disinfection in transit environments.
The Spec. Sheet outlines all technical specifications, including dimensions, power options, and mounting configurations. It’s ideal for engineers and procurement teams evaluating integration into vehicles.
The Product Manual provides step-by-step instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of the CASPR Medik unit. It ensures proper usage for continuous air and surface disinfection in transit environments.
This case study shows how CASPR Transit maintained bacterial levels 86% below medical safety thresholds in active ambulances. Control vehicles exceeded those limits, highlighting CASPR’s value in protecting frontline staff and patients.
In this study, ambulances using CASPR Transit saw an 89% average reduction in surface and airborne pathogens. The system operated safely during transport, enhancing infection control in occupied medical vehicles.
