Boost Oxygen Wins The 2026 “Life-Saving Innovation Of The Year” Award

Milford, CONN – Boost Oxygen, the worldwide leader in portable pure oxygen canisters, was awarded the prestigious “Life-Saving Innovation Of The Year” award during the First Responders Expo in Houston, Texas, held on October 14-15. The annual event is the premier trade show for Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Services professionals across the country, and focuses on showcasing the latest disaster prediction, prevention, and emergency response technologies.

The “Life-Saving Innovation Of The Year” award celebrates groundbreaking products, platforms, and technological tools that radically improve safety, speed, and recovery capabilities that directly reduce injury risks and save lives on the frontline during emergencies.

Since 2007, Boost Oxygen has provided portable pure oxygen canisters for all-natural respiratory support for emergency preparedness, altitude acclimation, poor air quality, shortness of breath and recovery and performance for athletes. In 2025, the company debuted an Extra-Large 12-Liter “Rapid Response” pure oxygen canister specifically designed for emergency preparedness and first-aid kits. Judges at the First Responders Expo were so impressed with the Rapid Response pure oxygen canister that they awarded Boost Oxygen with the “Life-Saving Innovation Of The Year” honor.

First Responders regularly administer oxygen during an emergency to increase the oxygen concentration in the lungs, allowing more oxygen to be absorbed. The extra oxygen can help with recovery by adding more oxygen to the bloodstream. Access to portable oxygen is also important during a fire emergency or exposure to wildfire smoke, as it can help with healthy respiratory support while avoiding potentially harmful smoke inhalation. Boost Oxygen pure oxygen canisters, and specifically their Extra-Large Rapid Response pure oxygen canister, make a smart addition to any home or business emergency preparedness first aid kit.

In addition, Boost Oxygen was also featured as a must-have in the “Disaster Prepping For Dummies” book, available at bookstores and select retailers nationwide. From the book: “(During a fire) From your bedroom, try holding your breath and getting out of your home as fast as you can. Now assume it will be at night with no electrical power, with your vision completely obscured by smoke. These Boost Oxygen canisters can provide you with precious minutes needed to escape.”

Boost Oxygen also appeared on the ABC hit show “Shark Tank” in 2019 and agreed to a deal with Kevin O’Leary. In recent years, Boost Oxygen has seen dramatic domestic and global growth. Boost Oxygen is available at 25,000 major retailers nationwide like Walmart, CVS and Walgreens (as well as on Amazon), and in over 50+ countries worldwide. To learn more, visit their website at BoostOxygen.com