Where to Rent Bunker Gear
Mar 18, 2010 rental
If you are in need of renting firefighter turnout gear because you are having your gear cleaned, inspected, repaired, altered or you are a future fire academy student or a firefighter in training there are a few companies that can assist you.
Most PPE Rental companies like FireAcademyRentals.com offer rental programs on a single item or a complete ensemble from a day long rental to a semester long rental. BunkerRental.com operates internationally as far away as Japan. If you are in need of a rental they can be reached toll free at 866-370-7800.
Make sure the company you choose uses NFPA certified bunker gear and offer an on-site sizing. If you are renting with multiple firefighters or multiple students entering a fire academy a group discount may be available.
For a complete ensemble package for a full time semester based program, it generally costs about $475 as well as a small security deposit. This package should include a fire helmet, bunker pants, bunker coat, gloves, a hood, boots and a gear bag.
How to Properly Maintain Turnout Gear
Mar 16, 2010 Cleaning, How to, NFPA 1851
How to Properly Maintain Turnout Gear
These days firefighters face twice the average risk of dying from certain types of cancer. This has led to a big change in NFPA 1851 guidelines that regulate the regular maintenance and cleaning programs of such firefighter gear.
When it comes to the care of turnout gear, firefighters have two choices to choose from:
- *care for gear in-house
- *use an independent service provider
If you do not have anyone in your fire station that is knowledgeable in cleaning, inspecting, altering, and repairing firefighter turnout gear you can use 911 Clean, a 3rd party verified gear cleaning and repair facility.
Cleaning Process
Unburned Fuels
Life Cycle Tracking
Tracking PPE
Managing Asbestos Exposure
Handling Asbestos-Contaminated Clothing
If you would like an estimate on cleaning your turnout gear please visit 911 Clean online or call them toll free at 866-370-7800.
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Bunker Gear Cleaning Process
Mar 10, 2010 Cleaning, How to, Industry News
Bunker Gear Cleaning Process
Over the last ten or so years studies show that certain types of particles that often end up in a firefighters bunker suit can lead to certain types of cancer. These toxic particles can be absorbed through the pores of the body from protective gear. Because protective gear is not cleaned regularly the toxic contaminants are being carried back to the fire station as well as homes of firefighters.
911 Clean, the same company that cleans, inspects and repairs all protective gear for the city of Philadelphia, puts each garment through an intense wet-wash process using Check-6 Aerospace cleaner. According to NFPA standards, gear should be cleaned at least once every six months.
The industrial-size washers/extractors allow 911 Clean to wash your turnout gear in machines with electrically operated valves, fresh water flushing chemical manifold and six liquid chemical injection point to ensure clients that products receive the best wash quality in the industry. If you would like an estimate on cleaning your turnout gear please visit 911 Clean online or call them toll free at 866-370-7800.
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How to Remove Unburned Fuels from Fire Gear
Mar 10, 2010 Cleaning, Industry News
How to Remove Unburned Fuels from Fire Gear
Unburned fuels, also referred to as petroleum hydrocarbons, gather over time on personal protective gear and can become flammable if exposed to intense hear. For this reason the National Fire Protection Agency 1851 guidelines suggest that they be removed regularly.
Unfortunately it is estimated that only about ten percent of all departments in the United States have adequate cleaning and repair programs in place. While you can search the Internet for many home remedies that often involve some combination of rubbing alcohol, laundry detergent, baking soda, and vinegar the truth is you should probably leave it up to the professionals. If you would like an estimate on cleaning your turnout gear please visit 911 Clean online or call them toll free at 866-370-7800.
Firefighter Gear Cleaning – Do’s and Don’ts
Mar 8, 2010 Cleaning
Here is a short list of Do’s and Do Not’s regarding cleaning, repairing, and altering your firefighter turnout gear. If you would like an estimate on either of these services to your turnout gear please visit 911Clean online or call them toll free at 866-370-7800.
Do
- Clean your turnout gear at least every six months
- Perform routine inspections on your bunker gear for damage or wear
- Dry gear in a well ventilated area away from sunlight
- Wash gear in a front loading extractor, not a washing machine
- Fasten all closures prior to washing gear
Do Not
- Expose your gear to Ultraviolet Rays
- Clean gear with bleach or peroxide
- Use expired or compromised gear
- Perform advanced inspections on your own
I hope you found this information of some assistance if you have any questions regarding the clean and repair process of your fire turnout ensemble please contact us toll free at 866-370-7800 or visit us online.
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Do’s and Do Not’s of Cleaning Turnout Gear
Feb 25, 2010 How to, Industry News
Here is a short list of Do’s and Do Not’s regarding cleaning, repairing, and altering your firefighter turnout gear. If you would like an estimate on either of these services to your turnout gear please visit 911Clean online or call them toll free at 866-370-7800.
Do
- Clean your turnout gear at least every six months
- Perform routine inspections on your bunker gear for damage or wear
- Dry gear in a well ventilated area away from sunlight
- Wash gear in a front loading extractor, not a washing machine
- Fasten all closures prior to washing gear
Do Not
- Expose your gear to Ultraviolet Rays
- Clean gear with bleach or peroxide
- Use expired or compromised gear
- Perform advanced inspections on your own
I hope you found this information of some assistance if you have any questions regarding the clean and repair process of your fire turnout ensemble please contact us toll free at 866-370-7800 or visit us online.
Removing Diesel Fuel from your Fire Bunker Gear?
In the countless number of yearly motor vehicle accidents involving a semi-truck and another vehicle there is a good chance that you will inevitably find a hole in the corner of the saddle tank that will leak diesel fuel onto the roadway. While members of your crew contain the incident you may have saturated your bunker gear with a flammable substance in the process.
While you can go on and read many home remedies that often involve some combination of rubbing alcohol, laundry detergent, baking soda, and vinegar the truth is you should probably leave it up to the professionals. If you would like an estimate on cleaning your turnout gear please visit 911Clean online or call them toll free at 866-370-7800.
Things to Know
- Do not put saturated garments in hamper with non-saturated garments
- Do not dry the garment in a drying machine
- Use a commercial sized extractor, not a washing machine
Heat Press Evaluation Test
Dec 4, 2009 Cleaning, Multimedia
Click to watch a video on how to perform a heat press evaluation test on firefighter turnout gear. The Heat Press Evaluation Test is part of the Complete Liner Inspection during which heat is applied to one side to evaluate the integrety of selected portions of the barrier layer.
3rd Party Certified Facilities like 911 Clean apply heat to the substrate side of the moisture barrier. If damaged, a leak will form on the film side of the barrier.
Heat Press Evaluation Test
Leakage Evaluation Test
Dec 4, 2009 Cleaning, Multimedia
Click to watch a video on how to perform a leakage evaluation test on firefighter turnout gear. The Leakage Evaluation, which is also called the “puddle test” involves an alcohol-water mixture, which is made with 1 part rubbing alcohol and 6 parts tap water.
3rd Party Certified Facilities like 911 Clean applies the mixture onto the selected cupped areas of the moisture barrier side of the lining to evaluate the integrity of the piece. After waiting three minutes you examine the thermal barrier side of the lining to determine any signs of wetness. 3rd Party companies will evaluate three different moisture barrier material areas with a seam including:
- broadest part of shoulders
- back waist area of coat
- knees
- crotch area
- seat area
Leakage Evaluation Test
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Leakage Evaluation Test Results
Dec 4, 2009 Cleaning, Multimedia
Click to watch a video on how to perform a leakage evaluation test on firefighter turnout gear. The Leakage Evaluation, which is also called the “puddle test” involves an alcohol-water mixture, which is made with 1 part rubbing alcohol and 6 parts tap water.
3rd Party Certified Facilities like 911 Clean applies the mixture onto the selected cupped areas of the moisture barrier side of the lining to evaluate the integrity of the piece. After waiting three minutes you examine the thermal barrier side of the lining to determine any signs of wetness. 3rd Party companies will evaluate three different moisture barrier material areas with a seam including:
- broadest part of shoulders
- back waist area of coat
- knees
- crotch area
- seat area
Leakage Evaluation Test
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