Protect Your Gear. Support Your Crew.
Firefighter turnout gear requires specialized care. Century Laundry provides commercial laundry equipment and expertise to help fire departments properly clean protective gear while supporting the performance and integrity of the materials crews depend on.
With decades of on-premise laundry experience and hundreds of firehouse installations, Century Laundry can help departments build a laundry solution designed around turnout gear, station laundry and the operational needs of the department.
Turnout Gear Cleaning Designed Around NFPA 1850 Requirements
Dexter Express O-Series washer-extractors provide the programmability, wash controls and documentation capabilities needed to support turnout gear cleaning within NFPA 1850 recommendations.
O-Series washers include pre-programmed wash formulas specifically designed for turnout gear, helping departments establish a consistent and repeatable cleaning process.
Key capabilities include:
- Pre-Programmed Turnout Gear Cycles
Turnout gear wash programs come pre-programmed on O-Series washers, simplifying setup and helping departments follow a consistent cleaning process.
- Low-Extract Programming
Dexter washers can be programmed for low-extract operation appropriate for turnout gear and other specialized protective items.
- Temperature Recording
Temperature recording is standard on all O-Series washers, allowing departments to document wash-cycle temperatures as part of their gear-care process.
- Controlled Water Temperatures
NFPA 1850 allows wash temperatures up to 120°F for advanced cleaning and up to 140°F for specialized cleaning.
- Automatic Chemical Injection
Programmed chemical injection helps deliver the proper cleaning products at the appropriate points in the wash cycle.
NFPA 1850 also establishes a maximum water hardness of 60 ppm for cleaning. Century Laundry can help departments evaluate equipment setup and other laundry-room considerations when developing a turnout gear cleaning process.
A Clean Washer Matters, Too.
Cleaning turnout gear is only part of the process. The washer itself must also be properly cleaned between loads.
Dexter O-Series washers include a dedicated Clean Cycle designed to meet and exceed NFPA recommendations for washer cleaning and decontamination.
This is particularly important when processing turnout gear that may contain soot, carcinogens, biological contaminants and other hazardous materials.
Unlike traditional top-load washers that can retain water and contaminants in a sump beneath the wash basket, Dexter front-load washer-extractors are designed for commercial applications where proper drainage, cleaning and repeatable wash processes are critical.
One Washer. Multiple Firehouse Needs.
A properly programmed Dexter washer-extractor can support more than turnout gear alone.
Custom wash formulas allow departments to accommodate a variety of station laundry, including:
- Turnout gear
- Station uniforms
- Towels
- Bedding and linens
- Cleaning materials
- Other washable station items
This flexibility gives departments a commercial laundry solution capable of supporting everyday station needs while providing specialized programming for protective gear.
Proper Drying Matters, Too.
Dexter commercial dryers offer programmable low-heat and no-heat drying options for items requiring more controlled drying conditions.
Century Laundry can help configure the washer and dryer combination that best fits your department's gear-care process, available space, utilities and laundry volume.
Commercial Equipment Built for Demanding Environments
Fire stations need equipment designed to perform day after day.
Dexter commercial washers and dryers are built for demanding laundry environments and engineered for durability, serviceability and long equipment life.
Dexter washers undergo extensive durability testing, including a 1,000-hour accelerated life test designed to replicate demanding operating conditions.
A Laundry Partner That Understands Fire Departments
Choosing equipment is only part of building the right laundry operation.
Century Laundry brings decades of on-premise laundry experience to help fire departments evaluate:
- Equipment sizing and capacity
- Laundry-room layout
- Utility requirements
- Wash-program configuration
- Chemical dispensing
- Installation
- Service and preventative maintenance
Our team can help you build a system that supports proper gear care while also handling the everyday laundry demands of your station.
Dexter's Industry-Leading Warranty
Dexter commercial laundry equipment is backed by an industry-leading 10/5/3-year warranty, giving departments added confidence in their investment.
Ask Century Laundry about our Comprehensive Care Program if your department prefers a predictable approach to equipment service and operating costs.
Build the Right Laundry Solution for Your Department
Whether you're replacing an existing washer, upgrading your turnout gear cleaning process or designing a new fire station laundry room, Century Laundry can help.
Talk with a Century Laundry specialist about firehouse and emergency services laundry equipment.