Gear Wash Blog

Gear Wash, the nation’s largest fully verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, announces the opening of a new facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. This marks the company’s second Golden State location and 14^th facility nationwide, reinforcing its position as the

The 2026 edition of NFPA 1850 marks one of the most significant structural updates to turnout gear care and maintenance standards in years. This revision consolidates NFPA 1851 (PPE care and maintenance) and NFPA 1852 (SCBA maintenance) into one unified standard, streamlining expectations for fire

At Sinclair Fire Academy in Dayton, Ohio, instructors train the next generation of firefighters. Part of that training requires PPE. Sinclair partnered with Gear Wash to help make that journey smoother, safer, and more affordable. Through their rental program that delivers high-quality,

You may be asking yourself—why is it important to have access to good quality PPE for rental? 

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. 

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.