Gear Wash Blog

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. 

NFPA 1851is the standard on PPE selection, care and maintenance. The purpose of this standard is to reduce health and safety risks associated with improper maintenance, contamination, or damage like exposure to harmful carcinogens that are often present in structural fires. 🔥