by Mike Matros | Sep 10, 2023 | Gear Cleaning Tips
Mistake #1: Not Cleaning Turnout Gear Frequently One of the most common mistakes that firefighters make when it comes to turnout gear maintenance is not cleaning it frequently enough. Turnout gear is exposed to a wide range of hazards and contaminants while on the...
by Mike Matros | Jul 28, 2023 | Gear Cleaning Tips
Convenience and Time-Saving Traditionally, fire departments have had to send their turnout gear out to a brick and mortar cleaning service, which can take days or even weeks to complete. This means firefighters are left without gear for extended periods of time,...
by Mike Matros | Aug 31, 2022 | Gear Cleaning Tips
Fire departments have been sending their gear away to be cleaned and inspected for years and with so much focus on reducing cancer within the fire service, departments around the country are strictly following NFPA 1851 guidelines and getting their gear cleaned twice...
by Mike Matros | May 10, 2022 | Gear Cleaning Tips
Our partner, Emergency Decon Services, outlines the best practices for cleaning turnout gear at your fire station. RedLine Gear Cleaning specializes in on-site Advanced Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair of turnout gear. 1. Inspect and Disassemble Bunker Gear Always...
by Mike Matros | Feb 6, 2022 | Gear Cleaning Tips
Dirty turnout gear is becoming a thing of the past, gone are the days of walking into a fire department and seeing soot covered jackets and pants hung in a bunk room. Firefighters are beginning to understand the serious consequences associated with dirty gear. But it...
by Mike Matros | Nov 24, 2021 | Gear Cleaning Tips
The way we think about firefighter health and safety is changing rapidly and so is the way we think about cleaning turnout gear and equipment. Recent changes to NFPA 1851 standards and guidelines have led departments across the country to rethink their gear cleaning...
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