Gas Masks for the Masses: How a Refugee Built a Defense Contractor from Scratch

by Roman Zrazhevskiy

This isn’t just a business story, it’s about faith, fear, failure, and the fierce belief that ordinary people deserve extraordinary protection. From watching 9/11 smoke rise over NYC to shipping gas masks from our tiny apartment, we built MIRA Safety to make sure no family is left defenseless when disaster strikes.

For the first time, I’m sharing our journey in full—the struggles, the miracles, and the mission that drives us to prepare the world for whatever comes next.

By Matt Collins
Gas Mask Comms: Communications Earpiece vs. Headset

Whether charging into a warzone or navigating through a wildfire, you will almost always use a communications earpiece with your gas mask or respi...
By Aden Tate
SPECIAL REPORT: 2023 U.S. Train Derailments and Spills Map

Train derailments have been occurring at an alarming rate in the US. To help bring you up to speed, we've create a map ...
By Aden Tate
CBRN Gear for Humanitarian Aid: Engaging in Safe Disaster Relief

While rendering humanitarian aid is a noble cause, one has to make sure that they are also taking steps to protect themselves while they are doing...
By Aden Tate
Nuclear Secrecy Revealed: The History of Alex Wellerstein's NUKEMAP

Who is Alex Wellerstein, the enigmatic mind behind the viral sensation, NUKEMAP? We give you the lowdown on the "Nuclear Secrecy" blogger.
By James Walton
History Of The Geiger Counter: Radiation and Readouts

When you hear "Geiger counter," you probably think about people in HAZMAT suits. With all that is happening between Ukraine, Russia, and the world...