02/17/2026
Comfort Advisors Heating & Cooling
Omaha, NE
This is exactly why we stress proactive indoor air quality solutions.
The temporary closure of Wichita Fire Station 15 — and the discovery of mold in 20 of 22 city fire stations — is a sobering reminder of what happens when moisture control and ventilation are overlooked in high-use buildings. Firefighters already face enough risks; they shouldn’t have to worry about mold in their own station.
At Comfort Advisors, we help homeowners and businesses avoid these exact problems with a layered approach:
✅ Whole-home dehumidification – Keeps relative humidity consistently below 50 % so mold simply can’t grow
✅ ERVs (Energy Recovery Ventilators) – Bring in fresh make-up air while removing excess humidity and recovering energy (far better than standard HRVs in our humid Midwest summers)
✅ Commercial-grade air scrubbers & HEPA filtration – Capture mold spores, dust, and particulates during and after any remediation
✅ UV-C lights in the HVAC system – Proven to kill or inactivate mold, bacteria, and many viruses (including those behind COVID, flu, and norovirus) right on the coils and in the airstream
These aren’t “nice-to-have” upgrades — they’re essential protection for anyone in older buildings, high-humidity environments, or anywhere people spend a lot of time (homes, offices, schools, and yes, emergency facilities).
If you’re in the Omaha metro or surrounding areas and want a free indoor air quality assessment or help designing the right dehumidification + ventilation package for your home or business, we’re here. One call can give you peace of mind and help prevent the kind of situation now facing Wichita’s firefighters.
Stay safe out there, and thank you to the men and women of the Wichita Fire Department for everything you do.
(402) 596-5263
www.callthecomfortadvisors.com