{"id":235,"date":"2019-07-17T18:18:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T18:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveyourgear.ca\/knowledge-base\/?p=235"},"modified":"2019-07-17T18:18:00","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T18:18:00","slug":"the-importance-of-gear-clothing-cleaning-for-firefighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wisevu.com\/lyg\/knowledge-base\/the-importance-of-gear-clothing-cleaning-for-firefighters\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Gear & Clothing Cleaning for Firefighters"},"content":{"rendered":"

All of us have grown up with the knowledge that if we call 911 during an inferno, firefighters will immediately come to save the day. But simply imagine if this wasn\u2019t the case.<\/p>\n

Would we still light those candles or keep the kettle plugged in? Or perhaps the most chilling of the questions, would WE run into a burning building to save someone?<\/p>\n

Fortunately, we don\u2019t have to ever think of such things, as there are countless revered, lifesaving, and courageous firefighters who take on this selfless job for the betterment of our society.<\/p>\n

However, firefighters wouldn\u2019t be able to do their important work without their gear<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Firefighter gear, the personal protective equipment also known as turnout gear<\/strong>, was invented to help ensure the safety of those brave firefighters who put their lives on the line day in and day out to protect us.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not hard to see the strict importance of turnout gear for firefighters, so it shouldn\u2019t be difficult to imagine how equally important it is for this gear to be cleaned effectively!<\/p>\n

Allow us to illuminate everything you need to know about turnout gear, and why it\u2019s so crucial that it\u2019s cleaned properly:<\/p>\n

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What is Turnout Gear?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Turnout gear exists as the final defence line for firefighters. This high-tech gear protects firefighters from heat, flames, and biological agents.<\/p>\n

Turnout gear typically consists of:<\/p>\n

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  1. Trousers<\/li>\n
  2. Boots<\/li>\n
  3. Jacket<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Inspecting Turnout Gear<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    First things first, firefighters must be trained on their gear so that they understand when the performance has been compromised. Standard practice is to inspect turnout gear after each use while additionally conducting an in-depth inspection once a year.<\/p>\n

    Fires contain harmful and hazardous substances that can affect the performance of turnout gear. These inspections are meant to discover these contaminants.<\/p>\n

    While some types of damage to turnout gear are obvious, such as rips or discolouration, not all damages will be noticeable, such as moisture barrier pinholes. Therefore, it\u2019s imperative to do thorough inspections, keep your gear maintained, and do field tests to determine the condition of your gear!<\/p>\n

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    \u00a0Cleaning Turnout Gear<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    Doing our best to guarantee the safety of firefighters involves frequent gear cleaning. Dirty gear is known for:<\/p>\n