Ascent Integrated Tech

Ascent is building human performance technology to augment operators in hazardous environments with actionable insights that improve safety and productivity. The breathing apparatus industry is over $80B+ globally. Industrial respirators are worn by firefighters, industrial manufactures, and avionic mechanics. These respirators can range anywhere from $2.5k-$10k per unit but currently have less sensor technology than a $100 Fitbit. Most importantly, fire captains and commanding officers lack insight and alerts into the well-being of the team. According to a 2020 study by the National Fire Protection Association, “64% of all injuries and 6% of all associated deaths are caused by preventable measures that can be tackled using proper monitoring, GPS tracking, and communication.” Our technology integrates into existing solutions and brands that these operators know and trust. This integration enables reliable communication, interchangeable and wireless components, optical, environmental, and biometric sensors, and can monitor the locations and movements of the operators. All this is done without changing the fundamental functionality of the respirator.