Gear Wash Blog

2025 began with an onslaught of wildfires in California. Sending families into homelessness and firefighters into overtime, the world watched as California burned. With the extreme effort that was put into fighting these fires, fire departments had an even greater need for gear that was properly

It’s no secret that cancer is a significant threat for all firefighters. Firefighters are 9% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and 14% more likely to die from cancer than the general population. 

Firefighters are exposed to a lot of hazards while performing their duties, and their PPE serves as the first line of defense against these dangers. However, the effectiveness of PPE can be significantly compromised if it is not properly maintained and cleaned. 

On the fireground, you trust your PPE with your life. However, the effectiveness of your gear heavily depends on proper maintenance and cleaning. The NFPA 1851 standard outlines the necessary procedures for the selection, care, and maintenance of firefighter PPE. Ignoring these guidelines can lead

In a major West Coast expansion, Gear Wash has announced its acquisition of Advanced PPE Company, a verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) with operations in Ventura, Calif., effective Feb. 4. Growing yet again, the Gear Wash network now encompasses 13 brick-and-mortar locations in proximity

With the risk of cancer and other serious illnesses a concern for all firefighters, it’s become more important than ever to reduce your exposure to contaminants on the fireground. 

As more departments get serious about cleaning gear, more options are becoming available to the fire service. 

Gear Wash, the nation’s largest fully verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, is excited to announce its expansion into Texas with the acquisition of two new locations in San Antonio and Dallas. This move reinforces Gear Wash’s dedication to delivering unparalleled

As firefighters become more aware of the dangers of fire contaminants on gear, cleaning has become more important than ever. 

When you respond to a fire, it’s obvious where the danger is. Flames, heat stress, trips and falls, collapse; you take precautions against all of these.