Perimeter Solutions launches PHOS-CHEK 60^th Anniversary Virtual Museum to Showcase Storied History of Iconic Brand

Clayton, MO 11 January 2023 – Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality firefighting products and lubricant additives, is proud to announce that PHOS-CHEK® long-term fire retardant is celebrating its 60^th anniversary. The iconic brand manufactured by Perimeter Solutions was first approved for use in aerial wildfire attack by the United States Forest Service in 1963, and it quickly became the go-to fire retardant for wildland firefighters around the world. Over the past six decades, PHOS-CHEK has helped firefighters to protect property and save countless lives.

When it was introduced, PHOS-CHEK dramatically improved wildland firefighting. PHOS-CHEK was the first commercialized gum-thickened fire retardant that came with a range of viscosities. Before that, the only options available to fire managers were retardants with no-viscosity (un-thickened) or high-viscosity retardants. This innovation allowed federal agencies to optimize retardant characteristics based on delivery system, topographical situation, fuel type, and specific fire characteristics.

Since 1963, the PHOS-CHEK brand has expanded beyond fire retardant to include industry-standard firefighting foams and foam dispensing systems, equipment to deploy PHOS-CHEK chemistry in remote wooded locations, as well as ground-based fire retardants that provide extended periods of protection from wildfire in at-risk areas and around people’s homes. PHOS-CHEK technology is backed by a global team of people who support firefighting operations with bases, logistics, consulting, applications and technology development and more.

Today, PHOS-CHEK is synonymous with the development of the modern firefighting industry. It has continued to evolve alongside wildland firefighting to help firefighters meet the challenges of longer, more intense wildfire seasons.

To celebrate this important milestone, Perimeter Solutions is launching the PHOS-CHEK 60^th Anniversary Virtual Museum. An interactive gallery, visitors to the Museum can:

• Read about industry pioneers, like Larry Vandersall, who are responsible for the development and evolution of PHOS-CHEK technology
• Learn about famous wildfires that changed fire safety and the lives of those who were affected by them
• See the impact wildfires have on human health and the world around us, and more

New features will be added to the PHOS-CHEK 60^th Anniversary Museum every month to provide fresh content for visitors throughout all of 2023.

“The story of PHOS-CHEK is more than a story about products and a company. It’s a story about vision, innovation, about courage, and commitment. It’s a story about the history of firefighting successes in the USA and beyond. We hope people will share this Museum with  family, friends and business associates to let them know how committed we all are to providing solutions that save lives.” said Edward Goldberg, CEO of Perimeter Solutions. “We are thrilled to introduce the PHOS-CHEK 60^th Anniversary Museum.”

To tour the PHOS-CHEK 60^th Anniversary Virtual Museum, visit https://www.perimeter-solutions.com/en/phos-chek-60-years.

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Rochelle Park, NJ (January 11, 2023) – Clarion Events announced today the promotion of David Rhodes to Editor in Chief for Fire & Rescue Media, which includes Fire Engineering, Fire Apparatus, Firefighter Nation and JEMS, and Educational Director for FDIC International. Rhodes succeeds the late Chief (Ret.) Bobby Halton, who passed away in December.

“David has played an instrumental role in coordinating FDIC Hands-on Training for the past 20 years as well as regularly advising and contributing editorial content to our publications. David formally expanded his role with us last year, working in an advisory position supporting Bobby Halton and the rest of the team. Bobby’s sudden passing sped up the timeline for David to take on additional responsibilities. I am confident David is ready for this challenge and the right person to lead our trusted brands. We remain steadfast in our mission and commitment to train the fire service.  The fire service and all our customers are in good hands with David leading the educational oversight along with the continued contributions and partnerships we have from the industry’s best instructors and subject matter experts,” commented Eric Schlett, Executive Vice President – Clarion Events Fire & Rescue. 

Rhodes is a 37-year fire service veteran who retired after spending his last 17 years as a battalion chief with the Atlanta (GA) Fire Department. He is a Chief Elder for the Georgia Smoke Diver Program and has been a member of the FDIC Educational Advisory Board, a Hands-on-Training coordinator for the FDIC conference, an editorial advisor and author for Fire Engineering and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment, author of the “Hump Day SOS” column in Fire Rescue, an adjunct instructor for the Georgia Fire Academy, an Advisory Board Member Emeritus for Underwriters Laboratories Firefighter Safety Research Institute, and a Board Member of the Firefighter Air Coalition. He served as an incident commander for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency – Type III All Hazards Incident Management Team and was a task force leader for the Georgia Search and Rescue Team.

“Fire Engineering has continued to be a trusted platform for the exchange of ideas and training for 146 years. I was honored to be asked to shadow Bobby Halton during the previous year and transition into this role. Just as an incident can change in the blink of an eye, so did our plan. Bobby left us too soon, but we will honor him by continuing the work. I will build on the strong leadership and work ethic that Bobby, and those before him, brought to the fire service. I will continue to be a strong advocate for our nation’s firefighters and the industry supporting us. I intend to serve as a talent scout for those possessing strong character and competence and share this great platform with them in an attempt to continually improve our understanding and address the issues we collectively face,” said Rhodes.

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