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## [Preliminary Exposure Reduction & Advanced Cleaning- What's the Difference?](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/per_vs_advanced_cleaning)

[May](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2023/05/) [08](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2023/05/08/), [2023](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2023/)

One of the biggest topics within the fire industry in the last few years has been cancer prevention and awareness. We all know the importance of this, but what is something we can target immediately, to prevent preliminary exposure after being on scene? 

[NFPA 1851](https://gearwash.com/nfpa1851/) specifies the recommended

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## [How to Mitigate PPE Damage Over Time](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/how-to-mitigate-ppe-damage)

[Apr](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2023/04/) [14](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2023/04/14/), [2023](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2023/)

Where does your department keep PPE when not in service? Lockers in the bay, exposed to UV rays and exhaust emissions? If so, it’s time to reconsider how your gear is being stored. Making sure that your PPE is stowed correctly is a perfect example of how you can lessen the risk of damage in the

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## [How to Know When to Retire Your Bunker Gear](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/turnout-gear-retirement)

[Dec](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2022/12/) [19](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2022/12/19/), [2022](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/archive/2022/)

NFPA guidelines require turnout gear to be retired 10 years from the date of manufacture. However, sometimes turnout gear needs to be replaced before the 10-year mark. Once the protective properties of the gear have diminished, it is no longer safe to use. This blog will cover some reasons to

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## [Memphis Firefighters Focus on Proper Gear Cleaning](https://blog.gearwash.com/blog/memphis-firefighters-focus-on-proper-gear-cleaning)

[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/)

Brittani Moncrease, reporter at [ABC 24](https://www.localmemphis.com/), visited our [Gear Wash](https://gearwash.com/about-us/) location in Memphis, TN to raise awareness about the importance of proper [PPE cleaning and maintenance](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/extending-the-life-of-turnout-gear-for-firefighter-health-and-safety) within the fire service! 👏

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