Defining the
Gold Standard.
“Not every gear cleaner is an ISP. Verification ensures your gear maintains its life-saving properties.”
An Independent Service Provider (ISP) is an organization that has undergone rigorous auditing by certification bodies (like UL or Intertek) to prove they can clean, inspect, and repair PPE without compromising its integrity.
AUDITED COMPLIANCE
ISPs are audited bi-annually to ensure every repair meets original manufacturer and NFPA specifications.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Technicians are trained specifically to handle technical textiles like Kevlar, Nomex, and PBI.
LIABILITY PROTECTION
Using an ISP provides your department with a documented trail of professional care, reducing liability.
WARRANTY RETENTION
Service by a verified ISP helps maintain manufacturer warranties that home-washing often voids.
DATA INTEGRITY
ISPs provide detailed electronic records for every piece of gear, tracking its lifetime history.
ADVANCED TESTING
ISPs perform hydrostatic and liner integrity tests that cannot be done in a standard station wash.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ISP for firefighter PPE?
An ISP (Independent Service Provider) is a third-party company that performs advanced cleaning, advanced inspection and repair of firefighter turnout gear. A verified ISP has been audited by an independent verification organization, such as Intertek or UL Solutions, against the NFPA care and maintenance standard.
Is Heiman Fire ISP a verified ISP?
Yes. Heiman Fire ISP in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is an Intertek-verified Independent Service Provider for NFPA 1850 advanced cleaning, inspection and repair.
What is the difference between washing gear at the station and an ISP advanced cleaning?
A verified ISP uses programmable extractors, a pre-soak for heavy contamination, and contaminant-specific treatment, then inspects the gear and documents the cleaning cycle for your records. It also performs tests, like hydrostatic moisture barrier testing, that a station washer can't.
Where is Heiman Fire ISP located, and what area does it serve?
Heiman Fire ISP is at 47185 Ashton Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107. It serves fire departments in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. Call 605-543-4477 to schedule.