Laundry Equipment Solutions for Fire Departments
To protect firefighter health, it’s critical to clean dirty gear using laundry equipment designed and approved for fire departments. That’s why fire departments across North America rely on highly programmable Continental Girbau Gear Washers and NFPA compliant Gear Dryers.
Combat Dirty Gear with Laundry Equipment Designed for Fire Departments
We know that cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters and dirty gear is a known contributor – exposing wearers to carcinogenic chemicals, particulates, toxins and biohazards (CDC). Additionally, as more and more particles and chemicals attach to protective gear, it puts firefighters, and those they come in contact with, at risk. Without proper cleaning with laundry equipment for fire departments, protective gear becomes hazardous. It can cause cancer, reflect less radiant heat, conduct electricity and become flammable. By cleaning turnout gear according to NFPA guidelines – with laundry equipment designed for fire departments – you’re helping keep your firefighters safe.
Check Every Box with Continental Gear Washers & Dryers
Firefighters depend on their gear, so allow us to help you keep your gear clean and dependable. Our commercial laundry equipment is engineered for fire departments, firefighter safety, NFPA compliancy and ease-of-use. Continental gear washers and dryers – backed by industry-leading factory warranties – are highly programmable to clean gear properly so as not to degrade protective fabrics. Keep firefighters safe with Continental Girbau Laundry Solutions. Should you need help on equipment sizing, view our gear laundering sizing guide or let us guide you.
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Adhere to NFPA 1851 gear cleaning guidelines. Rely on programmable Continental Gear Washers and ExpressDry® and StationDry Gear Dryers.
Adhere to NFPA 1851 gear cleaning guidelines. Rely on programmable Continental Gear Washers and ExpressDry® and StationDry Gear Dryers.
Extend gear life. Proper cleaning and drying is essential to gear longevity.
Enjoy easy operation. Load, select a program number and press start.
Invest for the long haul. Continental gear washers and dryers are highly programmable to meet ever-changing NFPA 1851 gear cleaning guidelines.
Return gear to service in hours, not days. Our NFPA-compliant gear dryers safely and quickly dry gear, hazmat suits, face masks, boots and gloves.
Space-saving and installation options to fit your facility requirements.
Purchase using Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program (AFG) funds. We’ll even help you with the grant writing process.
Local technical support before, during and after installation backed by an industry-leading warranty.
Breaking Down NFPA 1851
Cleaning Protective Gear — Part 1 In 2001, the NFPA developed a set of guidelines for cleaning protective gear in order to remove harmful biohazards, chemicals and other contaminants. Those inspection and cleaning guidelines are revised periodically, most recently in 2020. Read on for a simplified interpretation of these guidelines
Oshkosh Fire Dept. Invests in Continental Girbau Gear Washers
The Oshkosh Fire Dept., in Oshkosh Wis., takes the health of their firefighters seriously. That’s why, in 2023, the department completed the installation of Continental Girbau turnout gear washers in five of six stations. The Oshkosh Fire Dept. operates six fire stations, employs 107 firefighter/paramedics and provides a host of
Carrollton Fire – Taking Action Against Dirty Gear
Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters and dirty gear is a known contributor — exposing wearers, and those they serve, to carcinogenic chemicals, particulates, toxins and biohazards. That’s why Carrollton Fire Department (Carrollton), in Carrollton, GA., takes dirty gear decontamination seriously. Over the past 3 years, the
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