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Gear Wash Expands in Southern California with Santa Fe Springs Location

A new hub for NFPA-compliant PPE cleaning, inspection, repair

MEDINA, Ohio – Gear Wash, the nation’s largest fully verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, announces the opening of a new facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. This marks the company’s second Golden State location and 14th facility nationwide, reinforcing its position as the largest and fastest-growing ISP in the fire services industry.

California’s adherence to NFPA cleaning and repair guidelines is a legal mandate, and Gear Wash is ready to meet increasing demands from fire departments throughout the Santa Fe Springs region. The new location offers comprehensive NFPA-compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) care, including advanced cleaning, inspection, repair and alteration services.

“Thanks to strong partnerships with major departments like LA County and San Francisco, we’ve seen firsthand the growing need for reliable, compliant PPE care throughout California,” says Taylor Burke Gilman, President of Gear Wash. “This expansion helps us be closer to the people we serve. It means tighter pickup routes, faster turnarounds and the capacity to serve everyone—from the largest departments to volunteer agencies.”

Gear Wash offers a full spectrum of gear care and maintenance delivered by a team of trained and certified professionals. The company also provides temporary gear rentals, allowing departments to operate seamlessly while their equipment is out for service.

“What makes Gear Wash different is that we’re tied directly to the people who build modern turnout gear,” adds Gilman. “Our connection to Fire-Dex keeps us close to the design and performance intent behind the gear, so we can identify issues faster and make smarter repairs. We see and service more gear than anyone, from every manufacturer regardless of the label, so we know what ‘normal’ wear looks like versus early warning signs that something more serious is wrong.”

Visit gearwash.com for a complete list of services and to explore locations including Santa Fe Springs and Ventura, California.

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About Gear Wash

At Gear Wash, we provide trusted PPE maintenance to keep you safe. As the largest fully verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) in the world, we have the resources and expertise to care for your gear. Everything we do—from inspection, cleaning, repair, alteration, customization, and rentals—is done to protect first responders from harmful and worn-out gear. We maintain the highest possible standards, utilizing the latest technologies and methods, backed by deep specialist knowledge, to protect your gear through its whole life.