Fire Department Laundry Equipment for Turnout Gear
Continental Laundry Solutions helps fire departments clean and protect their gear with specialized washers, dryers, and expert support — helping reduce exposure to hazardous contaminants and extend gear life.
The right setup starts with a well-planned laundry room. Continental can help you choose equipment, plan your space and follow NFPA 1850 cleaning requirements.
From installation and staff training to ongoing preventive maintenance, local support is available through our network of more than 70 distributors.
Laundry Solutions for Fire Departments
Clean gear thoroughly. Protect it for the next call.
Turnout gear can retain carcinogens and other hazardous contaminants after a fire. Proper laundering helps remove contamination while caring for the outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner.
Continental helps fire departments build laundry setups around their needs, with guidance aligned with NFPA 1850. Our team can recommend washer capacity based on your department needs, plan laundry-room layouts that keep contaminated laundry separate from clean gear and support you with equipment selection and ongoing service.
Find the Right Laundry Setup for Your Department
Choose equipment around your call volume, available space, and workflow. Continental’s gear washer-extractors offer customizable wash programs, while specialized gear dryers use non-tumble drying to help care for turnout gear materials.
Compare capacities and installation options to plan a laundry setup that fits your department. Equipment is backed by a five-year parts warranty on washers and three-year parts warranty on dryers.
Gear Washers
Continental gear washers offer up to 99 customizable wash programs and 24 chemical injection signals, allowing departments to tailor wash cycles.
Gear Dryers
Designed for up to 87,000 operating hours, Continental gear dryers use ambient airflow to dry turnout gear to NFPA standards.
Helpful Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should fire departments use dedicated gear washers and dryers?
Dedicated equipment lets departments use wash programs and drying methods designed for turnout gear. It can also help keep contaminated PPE separate from everyday laundry.
Learn more about proper turnout gear cleaning and NFPA guidelines →
What is the difference between a cabinet gear dryer and an open-air gear dryer?
The difference between cabinet and open-air gear dryers is how they circulate air through the turn-out gear. Continental’s StationDry cabinet gear dryer circulates heated or ambient air around gear inside an enclosed cabinet, drying up to six sets in approximately 1–2 hours.
The ExpressDry gear dryer directs air through suspended gear, drying up to eight sets in approximately 2–3 hours.
Learn more about choosing the right gear dryer for your fire department →
What support does Continental provide?
Continental and its distributor network can assist with equipment selection, laundry-room planning, installation, staff training, and preventive maintenance.
Can AFG grants help fund fire department laundry equipment?
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program may support eligible equipment purchases. Continental can provide equipment recommendations, quotes, and NFPA information to help departments prepare an application. Check current eligibility and requirements with FEMA.
Equipment in Action
Meet the GS-Series Washer
Purpose-built features for fire department laundry
See how the GS-Series washer supports daily turnout gear care. Its 10-inch touchscreen and programmable wash controls make it easy to select the right cycle, while the 360° status light shows cycle progress at a glance.
Talk to a Fire Department Laundry Expert
Need help selecting the right laundry equipment for your fire department? Backed by 30+ years of commercial laundry experience and a network of 70+ local distributors, Continental helps fire departments evaluate gear washers and dryers based department size, available space and NFPA guidelines.