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Quick action and gas detection ensured safety for all
On April 16, 2025, the Boston Fire Department’s hazmat team responded to reports of an unknown odor at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. According to the department, the call came in around 5:15 a.m., and crews quickly arrived on scene to investigate.
Firefighters traced the odor to a small ammonia leak coming from a mini refrigerator inside the hotel. Using gas detection equipment, the hazmat team was able to safely identify the source, remove the refrigerator, and ventilate the affected area. After monitoring air quality levels, all readings were found to be normal and the scene was cleared without injury or evacuation.
This incident serves as a real-world example of why reliable gas detection is critical, even in places you wouldn’t expect. Whether in a hotel, school, lab, or office, the presence of a hazardous gas like ammonia can pose a serious health risk without warning.
Apollo Safety has the same portable gas detection technology used by departments like Boston Fire in our product lines.
We help first responders and facility managers across the country stay prepared with:
- Portable gas detectors capable of detecting ammonia and other hazardous gases
- Fast 24–48 hour turnaround for calibrations and servicing
- Service contracts that make compliance and maintenance easy
- Expert support and nationwide shipping
Whether you’re managing public buildings, responding to emergencies, or running a facility where safety matters, Apollo Safety is here to help keep your team protected.
📞 Call us at 800-813-5408 📧 Email sales@apollosafety.com 🌐 Visit www.apollosafety.com
Ammonia Leak Prompts Hazmat Response at Boston Park Plaza
Quick action and gas detection ensured safety for all On April 16, 2025, the Boston Fire Department’s hazmat team responded to reports of an unknown odor at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. According to the department, the call came in around 5:15 a.m., and crews quickly arrived on scene to investigate. Firefighters traced the odor […]
With hurricane season almost here, safety preparation needs to go beyond bottled water and flashlights. One of the most overlooked, yet critical, areas is gas detection.
Severe weather can lead to gas leaks, power outages, and confined space hazards, especially when backup generators and emergency equipment come into use. That is why it is essential to ensure your gas detection equipment is not only present but working properly and compliant with safety standards.
At Apollo Safety, we recommend every organization take two key steps ahead of major storms:
- Have the right gas detection equipment in place. Whether you use portable or fixed monitors, your detectors are often your only warning sign of dangerous gas exposure.
- Make sure every unit is properly calibrated and compliant. Sensors can drift over time, and even a small inaccuracy can make the difference in detecting a real threat. Proper calibration every 90 days is the best way to ensure your readings are accurate and reliable when you need them most.
The last place you want to discover whether your gas detector needs service is in the middle of a storm.
Apollo Safety offers service and calibration contracts that help you stay ahead of compliance, avoid downtime, and keep your people protected. These agreements ensure your equipment is always in top condition with fast, reliable turnaround and the option for loaner units if needed.
Let us help you prepare now, before the next weather event hits.
📞 Call us at 800-813-5408 📧 Email sales@apollosafety.com 🌐 Visit www.apollosafety.com
Your safety is our priority, and preparation starts with trusted equipment.
Is Your Gas Detection Equipment Ready for Hurricane Season?
With hurricane season almost here, safety preparation needs to go beyond bottled water and flashlights. One of the most overlooked, yet critical, areas is gas detection. Severe weather can lead to gas leaks, power outages, and confined space hazards, especially when backup generators and emergency equipment come into use. That is why it is essential […]
June is National Safety Month, a great reminder that safety is not just something to think about at work. It is part of every moment, whether you are on the job, driving your car, cooking in the kitchen, or spending time with your family.
At Apollo Safety, protecting workers and workplaces is what we do every day. But this month especially, we want to encourage everyone to take a wider view of safety. It is not only about the right gas detection equipment on the job site — it is also about the small steps that can protect you, your team, and your loved ones at home.
Workplace Safety Matters
For companies working with gas detection equipment, regular maintenance and calibration is essential. Meters that are not properly serviced can give false readings or fail when you need them most. It only takes one malfunction to put workers at serious risk. National Safety Month is a perfect time to review your gas detection program. Are your meters being calibrated on schedule? Are older units due for replacement? Are new team members properly trained on how to use and respond to alarms?
A little preparation goes a long way toward preventing costly and dangerous incidents.
Home and Family Safety Reminders
National Safety Month is also about keeping your home safe. Here are some simple but often overlooked ways to protect your family:
- Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure they are working and change the batteries if you have not done so in the past six months.
- Review your fire escape plan. Does everyone in the house know how to get out in case of a fire?
- Inspect cords and outlets. Frayed wires and overloaded outlets are one of the leading causes of house fires.
- Keep a first aid kit stocked and ready. Bandages, antiseptics, pain relievers, and other basics should be easy to find in an emergency.
- Store chemicals and cleaners safely. Keep hazardous materials out of reach of children and pets.
- Practice safe driving. No phone call or text is worth risking a crash. Stay alert and drive responsibly.
These small steps take very little time but can make all the difference in a crisis.
How Apollo Safety Can Help Your Business Stay Safe
For the companies we work with every day, National Safety Month is the right time to make sure your gas detection program is strong and your equipment is ready. Here is how we can help:
Service and Calibration Plans Our service contracts give you peace of mind. Plus, every dollar you invest in a service plan can be applied toward the cost of a new meter when you are ready to upgrade.
New Meters All new meters include a full year of free calibrations, so your equipment stays accurate and reliable without extra cost.
Pre-Owned Meters Want to save money without sacrificing safety? Our professionally refurbished meters are tested, certified, and include a one-year warranty with free calibrations.
Do not wait for an emergency to discover a gap in your safety program. Let’s make sure your equipment is ready when you need it.
Call us today at 800-813-5408 to get a free, no-obligation quote.
Stay safe this month — and every month. Your team and your family are counting on it.
National Safety Month: A Time to Prioritize Protection at Work and at Home
June is National Safety Month, a great reminder that safety is not just something to think about at work. It is part of every moment, whether you are on the job, driving your car, cooking in the kitchen, or spending time with your family. At Apollo Safety, protecting workers and workplaces is what we do […]
A Heartbreaking Loss and a Life-Saving Lesson on Portable CO Protection
Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carbon-monoxide-safety-travelers-personal-tragedy-john-heathco-abby-lutz/ CBS News recently reported the tragic deaths of John Heathco and Abby Lutz, a couple who passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying at a resort in Mexico. Their hotel room did not have a working carbon monoxide detector, and the silent, odorless gas took their lives without warning. This devastating incident […]
