Advanced Cleaning & Testing of PPE

Southwest PPE is fully verified to clean, inspect, repair and reconstruct bunker and turn-out gear in accordance with NFPA 1851 guidelines. We work closely with manufacturers of bunker gear and fire-retardant clothing to ensure that we are able to restore this essential equipment to its full integrity.

The NFPA 1851 guidelines were established in 2008 in response to critical safety, health and gear longevity concerns. We believe these guidelines are both sound and imperative. However, as important as these guidelines are, they can require expertise and resources that are often not readily available.

There are many aspects to implementing an effective program for the maintenance of personal protective ensembles (PPE). Training, record keeping, post-incident inspections, supplies, cleaning, storage, repair and testing are all important considerations. We can help you build a program, customize it, and fill in any gaps you may have in carrying it out.

In addition, we have an On-Site service to conduct NFPA-1851 annual inspections and basic repairs at your facility.  See “Our Services” pull down for details.

We are the distributors for some of the best and most environmentally friendly cleaning products available.

Please browse our website for further information on an equipment inspection, cleaning and repair program that keeps gear available to the fire fighter and maximizes safety and economic efficiency for your organization. Then, please give us a call.  We are available as a resource for your program, both at your location and ours.