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(2) --- - [870-686-5386](tel:+8706865386) - [SERVICE@GEARWASH.COM](mailto:service@gearwash.com) - [About](https://gearwash.com/about-us/) - [About Us](https://gearwash.com/about-us/) - [Meet the Team](https://gearwash.com/about/meet-the-team/) - [Employment](https://gearwash.com/employment/) - [Contact Us](https://gearwash.com/about-us/#contactus) - [Locations](https://gearwash.com/about-us/#locations) - [Now Hiring](https://gearwash.com/employment/) - [Blog](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog) - [Request Service](https://gearwash.com/request-service/) - [Gear Wash App Login](https://app.gearwash.com/#/login) [![GearWash Logo_Grey Letters_72dpi](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Gear%20Wash%20Logos/GearWash%20Logo_Grey%20Letters_72dpi.png?width=264&name=GearWash%20Logo_Grey%20Letters_72dpi.png) ](https://www.gearwash.com/) - PPE Services - [PPE Maintenance Package](https://gearwash.com/packages/) - [PPE Rentals](https://gearwash.com/ppe-rentals/) - [Southeast On Site Cleaning](https://gearwash.com/southeast-semi-service/) - [PPE Cleaning Solutions](https://gearwash.com/clean/) - [Inspections](https://gearwash.com/ppeinspection/) - [Repair](https://gearwash.com/repair/) - [Alterations](https://gearwash.com/alterations/) - [Gear Wash App](https://gearwash.com/gear-wash-app/) - [PPE Rentals](https://gearwash.com/ppe-rentals/) - [NFPA 1851](https://gearwash.com/nfpa1851/) - [NFPA 1851 Guidance](https://gearwash.com/nfpa1851/) - [NFPA 1851 E-Book](https://landingpage.gearwash.com/nfpa1851-ebook) - [Gear Wash App](https://gearwash.com/gear-wash-app/) [![GearWash-Logo-4C_200PX](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Gear%20Wash%20Logos/GearWash-Logo-4C_200PX.png?width=140&height=35&name=GearWash-Logo-4C_200PX.png) ](https://www.gearwash.com/) [![Logo Image](https://blog.gearwash.com/hubfs/Logos/Gear%20Wash%20Logos/GearWash%20Logo_Grey%20Letters_72dpi.png)](https://www.gearwash.com/)   × [ ![GearWash Logo_White Letters_72dpi (1)](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Gear%20Wash%20Logos/GearWash%20Logo_White%20Letters_72dpi%20(1).png?width=140&height=22&name=GearWash%20Logo_White%20Letters_72dpi%20(1).png)](https://www.gearwash.com/) - PPE Services - [PPE Maintenance Package](https://gearwash.com/packages/) - [PPE Rentals](https://gearwash.com/ppe-rentals/) - [Southeast On Site Cleaning](https://gearwash.com/southeast-semi-service/) - [PPE Cleaning Solutions](https://gearwash.com/clean/) - [Inspections](https://gearwash.com/ppeinspection/) - [Repair](https://gearwash.com/repair/) - [Alterations](https://gearwash.com/alterations/) - [Gear Wash App](https://gearwash.com/gear-wash-app/) - [PPE Rentals](https://gearwash.com/ppe-rentals/) - [NFPA 1851](https://gearwash.com/nfpa1851/) - [NFPA 1851 Guidance](https://gearwash.com/nfpa1851/) - [NFPA 1851 E-Book](https://landingpage.gearwash.com/nfpa1851-ebook) - [Gear Wash App](https://gearwash.com/gear-wash-app/) # Gear Wash Blog [![](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Proper%20Washing.png?width=885&name=Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Proper%20Washing.png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/3-reasons-why-properly-washing-firefighter-ppe-is-so-important) ## [3 Reasons Why Properly Washing Firefighter PPE Is So Important](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/3-reasons-why-properly-washing-firefighter-ppe-is-so-important) [Apr](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2025/04/) [01](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2025/04/01/), [2025](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2025/) 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](https://gearwash.com/nfpa1851/) outlines the necessary procedures for the selection, care, and maintenance of firefighter PPE. Ignoring these guidelines can lead [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/3-reasons-why-properly-washing-firefighter-ppe-is-so-important) [![Advanced PPE acquisition banner](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Advance%20PPE%20Acquisition_Blog%20Header_850x414_2-1.png?width=885&name=Advance%20PPE%20Acquisition_Blog%20Header_850x414_2-1.png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-continues-strong-growth-with-acquisition-of-advanced-ppe) ## [Gear Wash Continues Strong Growth with Acquisition of Advanced PPE](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-continues-strong-growth-with-acquisition-of-advanced-ppe) [Feb](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2025/02/) [05](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2025/02/05/), [2025](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2025/) In a major West Coast expansion, [Gear Wash](https://gearwash.com/) has announced its acquisition of [Advanced PPE Company](https://www.advancedppeco.com/), 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 [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-continues-strong-growth-with-acquisition-of-advanced-ppe) [![Reduce Fireground Exposure Banner](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(14).png?width=885&name=Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(14).png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/fireground-contaminants-how-firefighters-can-reduce-exposure) ## [Fireground Contaminants: How Firefighters Can Reduce Exposure](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/fireground-contaminants-how-firefighters-can-reduce-exposure) [Dec](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/12/) [31](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/12/31/), [2024](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/) With the [risk of cancer](https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/resources/faq) 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.  [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/fireground-contaminants-how-firefighters-can-reduce-exposure) [![Blog header](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(13).png?width=885&name=Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(13).png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-mobile-firefighter-gear-cleaning-unit) ## [What To Look For in a Mobile Firefighter Gear Cleaning Unit](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-mobile-firefighter-gear-cleaning-unit) [Nov](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/11/) [01](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/11/01/), [2024](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/) As more departments get serious about cleaning gear, more options are becoming available to the fire service.  [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-mobile-firefighter-gear-cleaning-unit) [![](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(12)-1.png?width=885&name=Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(12)-1.png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-washs-bold-acquisition-reshapes-ppe-maintenance) ## [Gear Wash’s Bold Acquisition Reshapes PPE Maintenance](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-washs-bold-acquisition-reshapes-ppe-maintenance) [Oct](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/10/) [21](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/10/21/), [2024](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/) 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 [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-washs-bold-acquisition-reshapes-ppe-maintenance) [![Firefighter Gear Cleaning Blog Header](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(9).png?width=885&name=Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(9).png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/how-firefighter-gear-is-cleaned) ## [How Firefighter Gear is Cleaned](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/how-firefighter-gear-is-cleaned) [Oct](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/10/) [07](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/10/07/), [2024](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/) As firefighters become more aware of the [dangers of fire contaminants on gear](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/hidden-dangers-of-contaminants-why-clean-firefighting-gear-matters), cleaning has become more important than ever.  [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/how-firefighter-gear-is-cleaned) [![](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(7).png?width=885&name=Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(7).png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/hidden-dangers-of-contaminants-why-clean-firefighting-gear-matters) ## [Hidden Dangers of Contaminants: Why Clean Firefighting Gear Matters](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/hidden-dangers-of-contaminants-why-clean-firefighting-gear-matters) [Sep](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/09/) [20](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/09/20/), [2024](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/) 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.  [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/hidden-dangers-of-contaminants-why-clean-firefighting-gear-matters) [![CO2 cleaning fabric](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CO2BlogHeader.png?width=885&name=CO2BlogHeader.png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/co2-cleaning-claims-vs.-reality) ## [CO2 Cleaning: Claims vs. Reality](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/co2-cleaning-claims-vs.-reality) [Jul](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/07/) [17](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/07/17/), [2024](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/) [CO2 cleaning](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/is-co2-cleaning-right-for-your-turnout-gear)is making waves in the fire industry. The technology is a new tool that can help keep gear clean, protecting firefighters from potentially dangerous contaminants that end up on turnouts. [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/co2-cleaning-claims-vs.-reality) [![Verified ISP Banner](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(4)-2.png?width=885&name=Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(4)-2.png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/why-a-verified-isp-matters) ## [Why A Verified ISP Matters](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/why-a-verified-isp-matters) [Jul](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/07/) [02](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/07/02/), [2024](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/) More and more fire departments are getting serious about gear cleaning. As information about the dangers of dirty gear grows, firefighters are recognizing the need to thoroughly clean their gear.  [Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/why-a-verified-isp-matters) [![Introducing a CO2 Cleaning Solution from Gear Wash](https://blog.gearwash.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(3).png?width=885&name=Gear%20Wash_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(3).png)](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-introduces-the-power-of-co2-cleaning-services) ## [Gear Wash Introduces the Power of CO2 Cleaning Services](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-introduces-the-power-of-co2-cleaning-services) [May](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/05/) [17](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/05/17/), [2024](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2024/) [Gear Wash](https://gearwash.com/), a subsidiary of [Fire-Dex](http://www.firedex.com), announces the launch of **CO2 Contaminant Cleaning Technology as an option for firefighter gear cleaning.** This innovative service offers firefighters and first responders a new method of gear sanitization that enhances traditional water-based cleaning. 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