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.
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.
Bringing best-in-class firefighter turnout gear decontamination to the Pacific Northwest.
Firefighting gloves and hoods carry high PFAS risks. Learn why full PPE decontamination, including soft gear, is critical for firefighter health.
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