Blackline Safety’s G8 Wins 2026 Firehouse Innovation Award

Second consecutive win for Blackline recognizes breakthrough innovation in firefighter safety and emergency response

Blackline Safety Corp. , a global leader in connected safety technology, has announced that its G8 safety wearable has won a 2026 Firehouse Innovation Award, marking the company’s second consecutive win following last year’s recognition of its EXO 8 area monitor.

The Firehouse Innovation Awards recognize breakthrough technologies that advance firefighting and emergency response capabilities. G8 was selected for its ability to “improve situational awareness and support safer decision-making during complex incidents.”

G8 and its supporting software, Blackline Live, combine advanced gas detection, lone worker protection, real-time communication and live field data. Unlike traditional gas detectors that only sound an alarm locally, G8 gives command teams live gas readings, alerts, and precise firefighter location so they can coordinate a faster response and keep their crews and communities safe.

That connected visibility is already making a difference for fire departments using Blackline technology.

“It’s G8’s remote capability — I now have alerts set to my phone, so when my guys go into an LEL environment or any type of high alarm, I immediately get notified,” said Travis Rebello, Hazardous Materials Coordinator and Firefighter, New Bedford Fire Department, Massachusetts. “And I’m on the phone with my dispatcher. What are they into? Do they need assistance? For situational awareness and firefighter safety, this has greatly increased our capability.”

The award comes amid growing adoption of Blackline’s connected safety technology by fire and hazmat organizations worldwide. In April, the company reported 42% growth in its fire-hazmat customer base.

G8 and Blackline Live have also earned two 2026 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Industrial Hygiene Awards in the IoT Connected Devices and Software categories, respectively.

For Rebello, whose two sons are also firefighters, the value of connected safety is deeply personal.

“Both of my sons work fire. One works on the fire department with me, and one works in the next town over, so it’s not just my guys, my kids are here. I trust him with Blackline,” he said.

About Blackline Safety:

Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards increased safety and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 336 billion data points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.

Source : Blackline Safety