MEIKO Protect Grows North American Team to Meet Rising Demand for PPE Decontamination

LA VERGNE, TN (April 15, 2026) — MEIKO Protect continues to invest in firefighter health and safety with the addition of three experienced professionals—Bryan Katt, Jamie Little, and Don Fullmer, all joining as MEIKO Protect Managers—to its growing North American team. As fire departments place increasing focus on proper personal protective equipment (PPE) decontamination, MEIKO is expanding its expertise to support safer, more effective, and repeatable cleaning processes.

“Across North America, we’re seeing a significant shift in how fire departments approach PPE care and contamination risks,” said Bjorn Rowland, National Sales Director, MEIKO Protect North America. “There’s a growing awareness that proper decontamination is critical to protecting firefighter health, and we’re committed to supporting that evolution.”

Bryan Katt, Jamie Little, and Don Fullmer each bring extensive, hands-on experience in firefighter PPE care, including SCBA cleaning, gear maintenance programs, and decontamination best practices. Having worked closely with fire departments across North America, they understand the operational realities and challenges departments face when implementing or improving PPE decontamination workflows.

By strengthening its team with industry experts, MEIKO Protect is enhancing its ability to provide practical guidance, training, and proven solutions that help reduce exposure risks and extend the life of critical protective equipment. Their collective expertise will support departments looking to align with manufacturer guidelines, improve consistency in cleaning procedures, and protect firefighter health both on and off the fireground.

“Adding experienced professionals who have worked directly with departments allows us to deliver more practical, real-world support,” added Rowland. “It’s about helping teams implement processes that truly make a difference.”

Attendees at FDIC International can meet the MEIKO Protect team at Booth 142. The exhibit will feature MEIKO’s specialized solutions for firefighter PPE decontamination, including the TopClean D and TopClean M systems.

As awareness of the long-term health risks associated with contaminated PPE continues to grow, fire departments are prioritizing advanced cleaning and decontamination solutions. With an expanded team of PPE decontamination specialists, MEIKO Protect remains committed to helping departments build safer, more efficient gear care programs.