Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 18, 2025
For the second time in just months, the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina announced to area residents the temporary closure of Fire Station 12. This second closure was taken following a review by city officials over continued mold concerns.
Charleston Firefighters Association – Local 61 shared the following:
Firefighters should not have to risk their health to serve the community. The fact that this problem has resurfaced so quickly suggests that either the initial response was inadequate or deeper issues exist within the facility that were not properly addressed.
Mold is a known allergen, irritant, and asthma trigger for many people. Some types of mold can even produce toxic substances known as mycotoxins. There are also species of mold associated with water-damaged buildings that can cause opportunistic infections in people with a weakened or suppressed immune system.
“Whenever there is enough humidity or if water damage has occurred that is not quickly addressed, mold will typically begin to grow on many building materials, furnishings, and even personal belongings within days,” said Jason Dobranic, Ph.D., Vice President of Microbiology and Life Sciences at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Situations like this, where perhaps the underlying cause of the original mold growth was not fully addressed, or a new source of moisture entered the equation, can be exceptionally frustrating for building occupants, especially for those suffering from respiratory issues or other effects.”
Dedicated to helping with these types of cases, and with multiple laboratories in the Carolinas, are the laboratory testing experts at EMSL Analytical. They provide environmental testing solutions for mold, bacteria, and other airborne exposure risks. EMSL also offers sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments, building inspection tools, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure concerns to a wide range of airborne contaminants.
To learn more about mold or other indoor environmental quality (IEQ) testing resources, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. To access IEQ test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.
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