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Fire Cleaning Guidance

MSA Fire Product Cleaning Guidance

At MSA, we recognize that soiled or contaminated protective gear can potentially expose firefighters to particulates, spread communicable disease, absorb heat, conduct electricity, and can be flammable. In short, clean PPE can help keep you safe.

Check out our resources below to help keep you and your equipment safe and clean.

Product Cleaning Videos

7 Steps to
Clean SCBA

7 Steps for Cleaning Structural Fire Helmets

7 Steps to Clean Firefighting Turnout Gear

6 Steps to Clean Firefighting Footwear

Additional COVID-19 Industry Resources

  • InterAgency Board Respiratory Protection Recommendations
  • IAFF - PPE Decontamination
  • IAFC - Guide for Coronavirus Planning
  • CDC - What Firefighters Need to Know

    • Additional Cleaning Resources

  • The Florida Firefighters Safety & Health Collaborative
  • NFPA Codes and Standards
  • G1 Facepiece Cleaning Guide

    • Did you know?

    Did you know that the MSA G1 SCBA can be cleaned entirely in a washing machine? Just use the G1 SCBA washing kit and follow the instructions here.