Call Gear Wash at (866) 657-0111 for in-person measuring assistance or refer to our measurement instructions below:

INSTRUCTIONS

• Chest: Measure loosely over clothing around fullest part of chest, below arms, with arms at For broad shoulders, muscled arms and/or back, an over the t-shirt arm/chest measurement is helpful. As common practice we ask you to add an additional 4” to your measurement.
• Bust: (Women Only): Measure over clothing, around fullest part of bust, and below arms with arms at rest.
• Sleeve Length: Measure from center of neck backbone, around bent arm, to wrist at base of hand.
• Waist: Measure around outside of pants  Enter the exact measurement. DO NOT order size smaller than measurement taken. As common practice we ask you to add an additional 4” to your measurement.
• Hips: (Women Only): Measure over clothing, around fullest part of
• Inseam: Measure from crotch seam (inside leg) to top of ankle If you wear your pants baggy, be sure to pull the crotch up tight, and then take your measurement.

Note:  If sizes cannot be matched from rental inventory, then the next size up will be selected.  Performance can be maintained with larger structural turnout apparel verses constriction caused by equipment that is too small.  Adjustments may be made with take-up straps on the gear.

You will be asked to add these measurements into the Service Request Form upon submission.

The NFPA created a quick and easy guide to sizing structural fire gloves. In addition, we have included a breakdown of NFPA sizes and how they compare to most standard gloves sizes.

Once you know the size you would like to rent, make sure to include it in your Service Request Form.

PPE Rental conditions vary based on the gear available upon the time of rental.

Please note, some turnout rental equipment may:
• Be heavily used and worn due to training conditions
• Have significant patching.
• Have a face mask pouch on the front right chest to comply with other regional market requirements. The pouch cannot be removed.

No matter the condition, all equipment is cleaned, inspected and repaired per the NFPA 1851 standard.

We are confident you will be completely satisfied with your rental PPE. In the event that you have to return the equipment early, we adhere to the following structure: 

• Returned before use: If the gear is returned unused before the start of your program, we will grant a partial refund of the rental cost minus shipping charges and a 25% order cancellation fee
• If you return the gear in less than 2 weeks from the start of a 5 week or longer program, we will refund 50% of the rental price minus the shipping charges, the cost of gloves and hood, if applicable, and a $50.00 cleaning fee.
• If more than 2 weeks of a 5 week or longer program is completed, you are responsible for the full rental price.
• If your training period is less than 5 weeks, you will be held accountable for the full rental price.

Shipping charges are non-refundable.