NFPA has published a user guide, NFPA for the Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Firefighting Protective Ensembles. This document, as well as the FEMSA guide we provide with each set of turnout gear, offers instructions for inspection, cleaning and repair. The following highlights key points for cleaning and repairing your gear. 

Routine Cleaning

For spot cleaning use a soft bristled brush and water.

Do not use high velocity water jets or heavy scrubbing.

A utility sink designed for PPE can be used for spot cleaning, as well.

If necessary, pre-treatment can be used for heavily soiled spots.

Do not use chlorine bleach or active ingredient cleaning agents.

If necessary, use a mild detergent with pH in the range of 6.0 - 10.5.

Make sure the water temperature used does not exceed 105ºF.

Rinse thoroughly.

Advanced Cleaning (every 6 months)

Only trained personnel should perform advanced cleaning.

See our list of recommended Clean and Repair facilities.

Routine (Field Repairs)

Patch minor tears, char marks, and ember burns.

Repairing broken or missing stitches.

Replacing missing hardware, excluding positive closure systems.

All repairs should be made using NFPA complaint fabrics and materials.

Advanced Repairs

*Only trained personnel or approved clean & repair facilities should perform repairs.

We recommend the following clean and repair facilities.

California

Turnout Services – CA

3820 Manila Ave

Oakland, CA 94609

Canada

Georgian Firegear Service, Canada

28 Currie St

Barrie, Ontario, CANADA  L4M5N4

Phone: (705) 737-1796

Sani-Gear, Canada

397 Wyld Street

North Bay, Ontario CANADA P1B1Z3

Phone: (705) 494-4545

Fax: (705) 494-8405

Florida

Done Right FIRE Gear Repair – FL

6203 Massachusetts Ave

New Port Richey, FL 34653

Georgia

Gloves Inc – GA

1950 Collins Blvd

Austell, GA 30106

Kentucky

Freds 2 The Rescue

644 Versailles Rd

Frankfort, KY  40601

Phone: (866) 377-5569

Fax: (502)515-6875

Louisiana

Solutions of New Orleans LLC

4929 East Judge Perez Drive

Violet, LA 70092

504-277-7569

info@solutionsofneworleans.com

Maryland

Maryland Fire Equipment Corp.

12284 Wilkins Ave

Rockville, MD  20852

Phone (301) 881-2713

Fax: (301) 881-3477

Nevada

ECMS – NV

4200 W. Russell Rd, Suite 113

Las Vegas, NV 89118

North Carolina

Municipal Emergency Services – NC

6735 Reames Rd, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

Ohio

Shamrock Gear & Repair

9522 E. Main St.

East Sparta, OH  44626

phone: (330) 313-1220

fax: (330) 313-1666

Oregon

Northwest Safetyclean

5055 SE Layfayette St

Portland, OR  97026

phone: (503) 775-2114

fax: (503) 775-1418

Pennsylvania

911 Safety Equipment

329 East Main St

Norristown, PA  19401

Phone: (866) 370-7800

Fax: (610) 279-6806

Texas

Gear Cleaning Soultions

2647 Manana Drive

Dallas, TX  75220

Phone: (214) 774-2213

Fax: (214) 774-2438

PPE Care

Spring, TX and San Antonio, TX

Phone: (888) 773-1851

Fax: (888) 681-1851

contactus@ppecare.com

ppecare.com

Wisconsin

Gear Wash

657 S. 72nd St, Unit A

Milwaukee, WI  53214

Phone: (414) 476-4327

Fax: (414) 918-4727