Care & Use

Cleaning & Repair Services

Quaker Safety is an ETL Verified Independent Service Provider (ISP). This verification allows Quaker Safety to perform cleaning and repair services on all brands of structural and proximity turnout gear. All services are performed by skilled operators utilizing the same quality materials and processes used to manufacture new garments and will not compromise the original manufacturer’s construction.

Quaker Safety provides rapid lead times on the following care services:

ADVANCED INSPECTION - As required by NFPA 1851 at a minimum of every 12 months or whenever routine inspections indicate that a problem could exist, Quaker Safety examines all layers and components to identify recommended repairs

COMPLETE LINER INSPECTION - As required by NFPA 1851 at a minimum after three years in service and annually thereafter or whenever advanced inspections indicate a problem might exist, Quaker Safety evaluates the thermal liner for thin spots and the moisture barrier for waterproofness

ADVANCED AND SPECIALIZED CLEANING - As required by NFPA 1851 at the time of advanced inspection if not subjected to advanced cleaning in the preceding 12 months, Quaker Safety cleans structural and proximity gear using carefully selected solutions and our special cleaning process

REPAIRS - Quaker Safety performs basic and advanced repairs, alterations, retrofits, and customizations. Regular repairs will help to extend the useful life of your gear

Quaker Safety preforms a thorough inspection after each advanced cleaning to identify damaged, torn, broken or missing components requiring repair or replacement.

Quaker Safety makes sourcing your turnout gear care and maintenance requirements worry free. Please contact your distributor or our Cleaning & Repair Department at 215-536-2991 ext. 2 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional information or returning protective garments for repair.

Care Services Checklist

Coat
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Pants

Inspection and Cleaning
- Advanced Inspection (including compete liner inspection when required)
- Advanced Cleaning
Miscellaneous
- Replacement Sleeves
- Repair Outer Shell Hole (up to 25 square inches)
- Repair Liner Hole (up to 25 square inches)
- Restitch Garment Seams or Reflective Trim
- Replace Brass or Nylon Zipper
- Add or Replace D Ring on Strap (DRING)
- Add or Replace Flashlight Strap w/ Hook/Universal Clip (HH/UC)
- Add or Replace Mic Clip/Pal Strap (MC/PAL)
- Add or Replace SL-90 Fllashlight Holder (SL-90)
- Add or Replace Take-Up Straps
Reflective Trim Replacement
- Replace Reflective Trim on Coat or Portion of Coat
Moisture Barrier Replacement
- Replace Coat Moisture Barrier-CROSSTECH® or GORE™ RT7100
Pockets
- Add or Replace Bellows/Handwarmer Pockets
- Add or Replace Bellows Pockets
- Add or Replace Handwarmer Pockets
- Add or Replace Expandable Patch Pockets
- Add or Replace Radio/Flashlight Pocket (RP)
Reinforcements
- Add or Replace Ara-Shield®, Fabric, or Leather Reinforced Elbows
- Add or Replace Ara-Shield®, Fabric, or Leather Reinforced Shoulders
- Replace Ara-Shield®, Fabric, or Leather Coat Cuffs
Hook & Loop Tape Replacement
- Replace Hook & Loop Tape on Coat or Portion of Coat
Lettering and Patches
- Add or Replace Reflective Letters / 3M Scotchlite™ (specify 2" or 3")
- Add or Replace One Line Patch (OLP)
- Add or Replace One Line Snap Patch (OLPS)
- Add or Replace One Line Hook & Loop Tape Patch (OLPV or OLPV-R)
- Add or Replace Removable Hanging Name Patch (RHGNMPTCH)
Wristlets
- Replace 7" KEVLAR® or NOMEX® Thumb Wristlets
- Replace 4" KEVLAR® or NOMEX® Wristlets
Hardware Replacement
- Replace Missing or Damaged Hardware

NFPA 1851 Requirements

Routine Inspection
- Authorized to perform:
  - Individual organization (fire department) members
- Minimum frequency:
  - After each use
Advanced Inspection
- Authorized to perform:
  - Verified ISP* or the organization’s trained personnel
- Minimum frequency:
  - Every 12 months or when routine inspection indicates a potential problem
Complete Liner Inspection
- Authorized to perform:
  - Verified ISP or the organization’s trained personnel
- Minimum frequency:
  - After 3 years in service and annually thereafter
Routine Cleaning
- Authorized to perform:
  - Individual organization (fire department) members
- Minimum frequency:
  - As required (evaluate need after each use)
Advanced Cleaning
- Authorized to perform:
  - Verified ISP or the organization’s trained personnel
- Minimum frequency:
  - Before advanced inpection or every 12 months
Basic Repair
- Authorized to perform:
  - Original manufacturer, verified and non-verified organizations or verified or non-verified ISPs
- Minimum frequency:
  - As needed
Advanced Repair
- Authorized to perform:
  - Original manufacturer or verified organizations / ISPs
- Minimum frequency:
  - As needed
Retirement
- Authorized to perform:
  - The organization
- Minimum frequency:
  - 10 years from the date of manufacture (5 years for proximity outer shells)

* A Verified ISP (Independent Service Provider) is a third party whose ability to provide services in conformance with NFPA 1851 has been verified by a certification organization such as Intertek or Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®

Requirements Checklist

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1121 Richland Commerce Drive, Suite A
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Quakertown, PA 18951-2518
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PHONE 215.536.2991
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info@quakersafety.com
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