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 James Walton
Building the Ultimate Wildfire Go Bag (2025 Update)

Wildfires in the United States, and North America writ large, are a common natural disaster. They can occur anytime, and in any forested region. W...
By James Walton
Is My Water Safe? Understanding Water Contamination

Why do we see so many train derailments and chemical spills lately? What does this mean to our drinking water and environment? It seems like we ca...
By Aden Tate
Sawdust Health Risks: Protecting Your Lungs in the Long Term

If you are into flipping houses, are a hobby woodworker, or even just own a home, there are plenty of times that you'll need to spend a bit of tim...
By Aden Tate
What is America’s Current Civil Defense Policy?

Civil defense once meant public shelters, sirens, and drills. In the U.S., that system has largely vanished, even as modern risks from missiles,...
By Matt Collins
Pet Protection from CBRN Threats in 2025

Like most people, you don't consider pet protection for chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. Unfortunately, though, not everyone has t...