Gear Wash- Experts & Thought Leaders

Fire-Dex, the nation’s fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, and  Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex and the country’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, have filled one position and promoted three associates over the last quarter. At Fire-Dex, Molly Moneypenny was hired as a Quality and Compliance Manager and Wyatt Eckroth was promoted to CAD Associate, while over on the Gear Wash side, Yunia Barbeira Rodriguez and Trevor Gordon were each promoted to Assistant Operations Supervisor. Multiple positions “Fire-Dex and Gear Wash continue a tradition of hiring excellence,” says Jamie Marks, Director of Human Resources, adding “We’re incredibly proud of our culture here, especially when we get to promote from within and recognize the great work our associates do every day.”  Fire-Dex and Gear Wash are currently hiring multiple positions across several locations, including remote opportunities.

Fire-Dex, the nation’s fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, and Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex and the country’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, have filled three positions and promoted two associates over the last quarter.  Two Production Supervisors, Chad Williams and Amy Dodge, have recently been onboarded at the Fire-Dex Pelham location. Also joining the Fire-Dex team is Territory Sales Representative Jason Whidby.  Fire-Dex and Gear Wash This quarter also saw employee transitions. Fire-Dex team member Becca Ollin transitioned into a new role as Technical Service Supervisor and Gear Wash Associate - Alyssa Vote was promoted to Assistant Operations Manager.  "Fire-Dex and Gear Wash are committed to hiring top talent and recognizing our team members’ valuable contributions," says Darin Siley, Vice President of Human Resources, adding "We’re incredibly proud of our new and promoted team member. We’re doing great things at Fire-Dex and Gear Wash and our team is vital to everything we do.” Fire-Dex and Gear Wash are currently hiring multiple positions across several locations, including remote opportunities.

Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex, announces the launch of CO2 Contaminant Cleaning Technology as an option for firefighter gear cleaning. This innovative service offers firefighters and first responders a new method of gear sanitization that enhances traditional water-based cleaning. PPE care and maintenance “Gear Wash is the world’s largest verified Independent Service Provider for PPE care and maintenance, and CO2 technology ensures that our service options remain at the cutting edge,” says Brian Marenco, Director of Business Development for Gear Wash. “CO2 conserves water and electricity, so it checks all the boxes for a sustainable approach to decontamination that can also mean faster turnaround time for our customers.” With the latest cleaning technologies and dedicated customer support, Gear Wash enables first responders to invest in a cleaning option that upholds, and even surpasses NFPA performance standards and emphasizes environmental stewardship. Why CO2 Cleaning? This method also restores the retro-reflectivity of some reflective trims, increasing visibility for firefighters CO2 cleaning uses carbon dioxide as a solvent to penetrate all three layers of firefighting gear, delivering a deeper, more thorough clean than water. It can achieve a contaminant removal rate of up to 98% and ensures gear comes out dry and ready for immediate use due to CO2’s unique ability to revert to a gas state at normal atmospheric pressure. This method also restores the retro-reflectivity of some reflective trims, increasing visibility for firefighters in low-light conditions. How it Works CO2 is converted into a supercritical fluid by heating it above its critical temperature (about 31°C) and pressurizing it beyond the necessary pressure (around 74 bar). In this state, it behaves like a gas and a liquid, penetrating small pores, crevices, and surface irregularities to dissolve and carry away dirt, chemicals, and other substances. Once the cleaning is complete, the pressure and temperature are reduced, returning the CO2 to its gaseous state. This leaves no residue on surfaces and allows for the reuse of CO2. Restore Gear to Ready Status Gear Wash has a mission to provide first responders with exceptional gear care, and CO2 Contaminant Cleaning Technology offers a new tool in the fight to improve the safety and effectiveness of essential garments worn by everyday heroes. In addition to PPE cleaning and maintenance, Gear Wash offers comprehensive inspection, repair, alteration, recordkeeping, and rental services to its customers, including some of the nation’s largest fire departments.