In August 1997, Maldon Fire Station opened its doors and has since become an integral part of the local community, dealing with emergencies across the county and saving lives in the process. And whilst a dehumidifier mounted in a small drying room may not seem as an important piece of equipment to many, its purpose within the station is so vital that when their 20-year-old DH 30 needed changing, it was imperative that Calorex acted fast. With a capacity to dry up to 30 uniforms and pieces of equipment at a time, the drying room at Maldon Fire station is used frequently and its importance is essential as Watch Manager, Martin Cable, describes. “It’s crucial that any firefighter that goes on call to tackle a fire has dry Personal Protection Equipment, (PPE)” he explains. “If

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