Spring is fast approaching, so pool management teams nationwide are gearing up for the upcoming swim season. While many operators focus on water chemistry and staffing, there's one element that often gets overlooked until it's too late: safety equipment.

Just ask the managers of the Santa Clara International Swim Center, which closed indefinitely due to safety, health, and equipment problems. Or speak with the team in Franklin, Ohio, where their city pool will remain closed for the entire 2025 season due to an unfortunate combination of electrical bonding issues and health code violations.

These aren’t just isolated instances of poor oversight. The right safety gear isn't just a regulatory checkbox – it makes up the backbone of your pool operation, and it could mean the difference between a profitable season and a devastating shutdown.

Are you looking for the right safety equipment to protect your pool business? With over 14 years in the industry, we've helped pool management teams succeed

The Future of Water Safety: Can AI Transform Lifeguarding & EMS?

Imagine having an extra set of eyes that never blinks, never gets distracted, and can detect subtle signs of drowning even before they become obvious to the human eye. 

Now imagine that capability being available across every aquatic environment – from local swimming pools to beaches and even premier Olympic water events.

This is no longer science fiction – AI-powered systems are already being deployed at swimming facilities worldwide, becoming an almost invaluable assistant to the work of human lifeguards.

Think of sophisticated systems that use standard security cameras combined with advanced algorithms to monitor swimming areas at all times – instantly alerting lifeguards when potential dangers arise. Innovative new technologies can recognize patterns associated with drowning or distress, overcrowding in specific areas, and even identify underwater hazards.

The future is here – and here at Kemp USA, we’re fascinated with

New in 2025: PFAS-Free EMS Bag Innovations from Kemp USA

When every second counts in emergency response, the last thing EMS professionals should worry about is whether their equipment might be exposing them to harmful chemicals. 

Yet that's exactly the concern many first responders face with the widespread presence of PFAS—or "forever chemicals"—in emergency medical gear. 

As an EMS professional or those in sales of EMS material, you trust your equipment to perform under pressure. But what if the very materials designed to make that equipment durable and water-resistant are posing long-term health risks to you and your team?

At Kemp USA, we've heard these concerns from our front-line partners. That's why we're taking a bold step forward in 2024, becoming one of the first—if not the only—U.S. manufacturers to offer PFAS-free EMS bags without compromising on the durability and performance you depend on. 

For us, this isn't just about removing harmful chemicals from our shelves – it's

Learn about the common – and some uncommon – types of patient immobilization equipment used to help save lives.

Patient immobilization equipment is critical to emergency medical care and patient transport. These specialized devices are designed to minimize movement and prevent further injury to patients who have sustained trauma or are experiencing medical emergencies. 

Proper immobilization helps to stabilize the spine, neck, and extremities, reducing the risk of exacerbating existing injuries or causing new ones during the evaluation, treatment, and transport process. 

Whether it’s in aquatic environments where backboards are replaced by water-compatible variants or in the wilderness where improvised splinting devices may be the only option, having a variety of immobilization equipment at hand is essential for emergency responders.

At Kemp USA, we offer a wide range of high-quality immobilization devices for use in various emergency scenarios. Our focus on providing high-quality, wholesale-priced

Kemp USA: A Wholesale Leader In Quality Products In this blog, we will go over how we define the word "Wholesaler".  Kemp USA is a wholesaler that is committed to the backend of the industry in order to support the frontend retail market , whether it be a mom & pop shop, brick & mortar store, major retail distributor, or an eCommerce website.  Kemp USA specifically focuses in these areas: Product Development Product Manufacturing & Customization Logistics & Warehousing Inventory