About Us
ABOUT OUR FAMILY
At Gear Wash, we provide trusted PPE maintenance to keep you safe. As the largest fully verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) in the world, we have the resources and expertise to care for your gear. Everything we do—from inspection, cleaning, repair, alteration, customization, and rentals—is done to protect first responders from harmful and worn-out gear. We maintain the highest possible standards: utilizing the latest technologies and methods, backed by deep specialist knowledge, to protect your gear through its whole life.Â
We proudly partner with hundreds of departments, academies, and bases across the country to keep first responders safer. Our legendary customer service, internal expertise, and state-of-the-art equipment make us the best choice for your PPE care needs.
We're for Family
We're for Every Gear Need
We're for Safety
Markets We Serve
Fire Departments ∴ Training Facilities ∴ Fire Academies ∴ EMS & Ambulance Services ∴ Urban Search & Rescue ∴ Armed & Military Forces
Fully Verified ISP
We are tested and audited annually to comply with NFPA 1850 requirements for ISP verification. This annual process means departments can trust that we adhere to the strictest safety requirements and that your gear is in good hands. Click here to view our 2020 UL Certification of Verification.
TWO COMPANIES. ONE MISSION.Â
Gear Wash is proud to stand alongside our sister company, Fire-Dex, in supporting the lifetime of your PPE—from the day it’s built to every clean, repair, and service in between. Together, our shared mission is simple: to serve those who serve.
Founded by Bill Burke, the family legacy continues today with his daughters, Taylor Burke Gilman (President of Gear Wash) and Lauren Burke DeVere (CEO of Fire-Dex). As family-owned businesses, we take PPE personally, carrying forward a tradition of care, innovation, and dedication to those who serve.
MISSION
To Serve Those Who Serve Â
VISION
Set the standard for excellence, innovation, and service in PPE care and maintenance
VALUESÂ
F - Fun
I - Integrity
R - Respect
E - ExcellenceÂ
MEET THE GEAR WASH LEADERSHIP
Gear Wash leadership represents family and expertise. Our leadership follows through on the mission to "serve those who serve" through relentless testing, education, and innovation. As a family-owned business we treat every customer like our own. As an expert-led business we have the know-how to keep you and your family safer.
Lauren Burke DEVERE
CEO
Taylor Burke Gillman
President, Gear Wash
Jenny Surovey
Vice President of Marketing
Liz Holecek
Controller
Whitney Yeager
Director of National Sales
Brian Marenco
Director of Major Accounts
Misty Johnson
Business Development Manager
Kelly Varwig
Business Development Manager
Tony Liana
Business Development Manager
Kyle Skowron
Business Development Manager
Paulina Varela
Director of Operations
Katie Andrews
Regional Operations Manager
Niki Carter
Regional Operations Manager
Anthony Costanzo
Regional Operations Manager
Karina Suquilema
Regional Operations Manager