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# Gear Wash Blog

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## [Gear Wash Expands Service Network with Detroit-Area Acquisition](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-expands-service-network-with-detroit-area-acquisition)

[Aug](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2026/08/) [03](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2026/08/03/), [2026](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2026/)

*The company now operates 16 locations nationwide supporting first responders* 

[Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-expands-service-network-with-detroit-area-acquisition)

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## [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)

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## [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.

[Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-introduces-the-power-of-co2-cleaning-services)

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## [Gear Wash Is Now the Nation’s Largest Bunker Gear Cleaning Company](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-is-now-the-nations-largest-bunker-gear-cleaning-company)

[Oct](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2022/10/) [12](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2022/10/12/), [2022](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2022/)

We're pleased to announce our Minerva acquisition adds six locations to our expansive coast-to-coast equipment care network serving thousands of fire departments! 🙌 🚒

[Read More](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/gear-wash-is-now-the-nations-largest-bunker-gear-cleaning-company)

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