By: Emergency Technical Decon Team Choosing the right Independent Service Provider (ISP) for turnout gear cleaning is about more than ticking boxes. The right partner should protect firefighter health, preserve gear performance, and support your department’s compliance with evolving standards like NFPA 1850. As awareness of PFAS exposure, gear degradation, and environmental safety grows, so does the importance of finding …
Learn how a structured gear life cycle plan helps fire departments protect crews, extend PPE lifespan, and stay compliant with NFPA 1850 standards.
Learn how PFAS in firefighter gear increases cancer risk and what departments can do to reduce exposure through proper cleaning and decontamination.
Trace the history of bunker gear from leather helmets to high-tech PPE—and learn how advanced cleaning helps protect today’s firefighters.
How inadequate gear decontamination can lead to lawsuits, higher insurance costs, and workers’ comp claims.
By: The Emergency Technical Decon Team One of the most dangerous threats firefighters face daily is also one of the least visible: prolonged exposure to carcinogens that affect the skin. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize one of the most overlooked aspects of firefighter safety—skin health. Skin is your first line of defense, and it deserves …
Learn how fire departments can reduce PFAS exposure by adapting decontamination strategies from industries with decades of chemical cleanup experience.
How heat and perspiration accelerate exposure—and why clean gear matters more than ever.
Firefighter turnout gear can’t be toxin-free—yet. Learn how departments are minimizing exposure risks with safer materials and better cleaning.
On-scene decon removes surface soot, but toxic PFAS, PAHs, and VOCs linger. Learn why full-cycle turnout gear cleaning is critical for firefighter safety.
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