The Mobile
Extraction Unit®.
The MEU is the only on-premise turnout gear cleaning solution on the market, built on RedLine's patented technology. A full cleaning facility on one truck, parked at your station, with your gear back on the rack the same day.
A full cleaning facility. One truck.
Two programmed extractors
Two highly programmed extractors, designed and tested specifically for advanced turnout gear cleaning. Wash programs, water temperature and our proprietary cleaning solution are set for turnout gear, so shells and liners are decontaminated without breaking down the materials.
Tumble dryer for liners
A commercial tumble dryer used for liners only, with temperature and airflow set for the materials. Liners are dry and ready to reassemble the same day.
Two drying cabinets for outer shells
Two custom-built drying cabinets dry outer shells with controlled ventilation instead of tumbling. That protects the shell and its reflective trim and gets the set back into service the same day.
Patented onboard wastewater treatment
Our MEUs feature a patented and tested onboard wastewater treatment system, part of the green platform that manages every gallon used in the cleaning process.
Ultrasonic cleaning unit
A portable ultrasonic cleaner designed specifically for turnout gear. The unit processes multiple helmets and boots to meet all NFPA 1850 requirements.
Ozone cleaning station
Our first-of-its-kind ozone station treats and processes the wastewater extracted from contaminated turnout gear, allowing the MEU to properly dispose of the water and run 100% green.
Hydrostatic testing station
Per NFPA 1850 guidelines, the MEU is outfitted with a hydrostatic testing station to inspect all inner liners, ensuring each set of turnout gear is safe and will not cause steam burns.
Mobile Extraction Unit questions.
- What is the Mobile Extraction Unit (MEU)?
- The Mobile Extraction Unit® (MEU) is RedLine's patented truck-mounted cleaning facility: two programmed PPE extractors, a tumble dryer for liners, two drying cabinets for outer shells, ultrasonic cleaning for helmets and boots, an ozone station, a hydrostatic testing station and a patented onboard wastewater treatment system.
- What does the MEU need from the station?
- Very little. The MEU connects to the station's water supply and handles the rest on board: the wash, the drying, the inspection and the treatment of wastewater through our patented onboard system. We confirm the details when we schedule; a place to park is usually all your crew has to think about.
- How many sets can the MEU handle in a visit?
- 30 or more sets of gear per day, including jackets, pants, liners, helmets, boots and gloves, with gear back in service the same day.
- Is cleaning in the MEU NFPA 1850 compliant?
- Yes. All RedLine locations are independently UL verified. The MEU's process, cleaning solution, water temperature and testing meet NFPA 1850 advanced cleaning requirements.
- Why RedLine?
- We're firefighters. We've seen what dirty gear does. We built a truck so your crew isn't waiting on a plant and wearing contaminated PPE in the meantime.
Watch the MEU at work.
Take a look inside the Mobile Extraction Unit and see how a full station's gear gets cleaned, inspected and returned in a single day.