American-owned and independently operated, Dry Gear Solutions is a Swiftwater, Pennsylvania company known for helping firefighters keep protective equipment safe to use. It provides specialized gear-drying systems for fire departments and other customers whose equipment must be cleaned and dried promptly, with a focus on reducing carcinogenic residue and following NFPA 1851 guidelines.
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Puelche DryerBorn in New York’s Adirondack mountains from engineer Larry Hinkey’s search for a less cluttered mudroom, Puelche Dryer makes wall-mounted and portable boot and gear dryers. Its patented pegs retract into the unit when not in use, while warm air dries boots, gloves, shoes and helmets without the usual tangle of protruding pipes. Made in the USA from durable metal construction, Puelche dryers are also built in custom configurations for homes, mountain properties and sports teams.GLENS FALLS, NY
Defensive Solutions CorpDefensive Solutions Corp. makes U.S.-made detergents, disinfectants and sanitizing products for first responders, with its Fire Soaps line specifically formulated to clean firefighter bunker gear and other protective ensembles. Based in the Bronx, the company pairs Fire Wash detergents with products such as Firewipes and SureClean Plus to address contamination on gear, vehicles, facilities and skin. Its Fire Soaps detergents are third-party tested, eco-friendly and designed to surpass NFPA 1851 cleaning-detergent requirements, while SureClean Plus and Fabric Sanitizer are EPA registered.BRONX, NY
LION Group, IncFrom its Dayton base, LION Group makes the equipment and facilities that let firefighters and other first responders train for emergencies, while also producing protective gear and providing gear maintenance. The company says it is the largest provider of fire-training equipment and facilities for first responders, with an in-house research and development team and staff that includes dozens of former and active fire and safety professionals. LION has more than 30 years of experience and serves customers globally, pairing realistic training systems with TotalCare PPE cleaning, inspection and repair.DAYTON, OH
Staber Industries, IncFamily-owned and operated since 1976, Staber Industries manufactures washers and drying cabinets in Groveport, Ohio, serving homes as well as fire, medical and other commercial settings. The company also provides on-demand contract manufacturing, growing from its original work in transmissions and washing machines into a manufacturer of complete machines. Staber’s U.S.-made lineup notably includes NFPA-guideline-conforming equipment for fire departments and no-tumble drying cabinets for delicate or specialized loads.GROVEPORT, OH