• Fire Turnout Gear Do’s and Don’ts, Cliff’s Notes Version

  Filed under Fire Gear Cleaning, Fire Gear INspection, Fire Gear Repair
  Feb 16

  Here is a short list of items from one of our handouts that we take to trade shows.  This is a short list of do’s and don’ts for the care of fire turnout gear.  This list has been very helpful to many people and departments, so we are publishing it here.

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  FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR

  “DO’S & DON’TS”

  DO: 

  DO- Launder your turnout gear every 6 months, and more if necessary. 

  DO- Routinely inspect your fire gear for any signs of damage or wear. 

  DO- Fasten all closures prior to laundering, insuring that all hooks are fastened, snaps are closed, and any Hook & Loop is covered.

  DO- Machine wash your turnout gear using a front load extractor (if possible) at a water temperature no warmer than 105 Degrees. 

  DO- Allow your fire gear to dry in a well ventilated area and out of sunlight. 

  DO- Contact your fire gear manufacturer or ISP if you have any question on the integrity of your garment that may compromise the protective properties. 

  DON’T

  Don’t store your garment where it exposed to Ultra Violet rays.

  Don’t use chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide, or “OXY” cleaners. 

  Don’t use turnout gear that is soiled, torn, damaged, or otherwise compromised.

  
  

  You hope that this list is helpful to you.  If you have ANY questions about your fire gear, please call us.  We help many people by answering questions that have never used our services.  We are a firefighter owned business, in business to help firefighters.

  
  
  Tagged as: Fire Gear, Fire Gear Cleaning, Fire Gear INspection, Fire Gear Repair, Turnout Gear
  
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