An annual advanced inspection runs fastest — and returns the most value — when the department shows up prepared: accurate counts, complete records, pre-reported damage, and a coverage plan for gear that is out of service. This checklist is everything our smoothest customers do.
Before you book
- Count every set in service — including pool, loaner, and training sets; they are due too.
- Pull the records: serials, manufacture dates, last inspection dates. Gaps found now are cheap; gaps found in an audit are not.
- Survey the crews: a one-page “anything wrong with your gear?” form surfaces the damage wearers already know about.
Before you ship
- Knock off gross debris — dried mud and loose contamination slow intake (full cleaning is our job; shoveling is not).
- Empty every pocket. The bench finds tools, gloves, and one memorable chewing-tobacco tin every season.
- Tag known issues so the bench looks twice where the wearer felt something.
- Follow the turn-in steps — our PPE turn-in and shipping instructions cover bagging and labeling.
While gear is out
Run your coverage plan: staggered batches, loaner sets, or scheduled inspection during low-call season. Departments that skip this step are the ones calling to rush the job — build the buffer instead.
FAQ
How far ahead should we book?
Four to six weeks ahead of your target window in spring; less in the off-season. Book here.
What comes back with the gear?
Per-garment documentation: findings, work performed, and disposition — file it and your compliance record maintains itself.