Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Adds 908 Devices’ XplorIR to Its Hazardous Materials Response Toolkit

908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), a pioneer of purpose-built handheld devices for chemical analysis, announces that the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has purchased eight XplorIR devices, one for each of the seven counties and District of Columbia, which comprise the COG. The devices were shipped in Q1 2025, with training taking place in Q2 2025.

The handheld XplorIR device accurately detects, identifies, and quantifies 5,000 unknown gas and vapor chemical threats in seconds. The device has simple controls, an intuitive display and is built for harsh environments, making it easy for first responders to use in emergency situations.

“The XplorIR is a crucial addition to our response toolkit,” said Peter J. Dziubla, Captain, DC Fire and EMS Department, Hazardous Materials Unit. “The ability to quickly detect and identify an unknown gas provides the information we need to contain a potentially dangerous situation and to keep people safe.”

The Metropolitan Washington COG is an independent, nonprofit association that brings District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia leaders together to address regional issues, such as homeland security and public safety. COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.

About 908 Devices

908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing life-altering applications. The Company’s devices are used at the point-of-need to interrogate unknown and invisible materials and provide quick, actionable answers to directly address some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. The Company is headquartered in the heart of Boston, where it designs and manufactures innovative products that bring together the power of complementary analytical technologies, software automation, and machine learning. For more information, visit www.908devices.com.

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The handheld XplorIR gas analyzer from 908 Devices is a crucial addition to our hazardous materials response toolkit. The ability to quickly detect and identify an unknown gas provides the information we need to contain a potentially dangerous situation.