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Firefighter / Turnout Gear Dryers & Other PPE Dryers

NFPA-friendly non-tumble style dryers for all First Responders PPE


Williams Direct Dryers provides turnout gear dryers for first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and more. We have been providing firefighters around the country with PPE dryers since the 1980s. Our dryers are NFPA compliant, stain-resistant, and get the job done quickly and efficiently.

No one knows the importance of safety like the men and women who have chosen careers in public safety. Williams Direct Dryers has made it our mission to honor your commitment to your community with a promise of our own: we will always develop safer, more effective turnout and fire gear dryers to help care for the equipment that takes care of you.


Our non-tumble style NFPA-compliant gear dryers are made with stainless hardware, welded metal construction and powder coat, making them among the toughest dryers ever. Each unit is built with durable components and is designed to last – even through frequent use. This is why many fire departments have chosen to install our gear dryers to care for their equipment.
View the Williams Direct Dryers line of Fire Gear Dryers.

Our innovative drying system comes with unmatched benefits:

Helps maintain thermal stability of PPE

Helps increase the usable life of turnout gear

Helps remove 99.95 % of bacteria from gear when dried between uses

Helps eliminate mildew growth and odor

Our fire gear dryers are one of the best and safest drying options for all your PPE. Switch between gently warmed air or ambient, room-temperature air drying with a switch. Learn more about our energy management systems.

PPE Dryers for Numerous Industries

Over time, we have expanded our offerings to include dryers for turnout gear, rescue suits, hazmat suits, military & special ops equipment, law enforcement equipment, mining industry uniforms, and more. Our direct dryers help facilitate the removal of bacteria when used regularly between washes, keeping uniforms and equipment more sanitary and helping workers in a variety of industries feel confident that their gear is safer to wear. 

Model PC5 PPE gear dryer

Dryers for Work Boots & Gloves

Wet, dirty work boots can be a health hazard. Our work boot and glove dryers help eliminate bacteria, enhancing their safety and comfort while also helping extend their lifespan. With just the flick of a switch, our workwear dryers can be used to dry work boots, shoes, and work gloves. 

H12 Helmet Dryer with safety caps & other helmets attached

Facemask &
Helmet Dryers

Law enforcement, hazmat/rescue teams, special ops, and fire departments understand the importance of being able to trust their equipment, including hard hats, helmets, and masks. Wet protective equipment & gear can be a mood dampener and a health and workplace safety hazard. Fortunately, our facemask and helmet dryers can help keep these specialized types of PPE drier and more comfortable.

ws3c1r8 Hazmat suit dryer

Hazmat/Rescue Suit & Turnout Gear Dryers

Your uniform is often the first line of defense between your body and potentially harmful bacteria, fires, chemicals, and other dangerous elements and materials. Regardless of industry, keeping your uniform clean & properly dried can help increase the lifespan of the clothing and help ensure that it keeps you better protected for longer. Our PPE dryers for hazmat and rescue suits, as well as turnout gear, are NFPA-compliant and offer different energy management options. 

Support for First Responders

At Williams Direct Dryers, we help first responders across different industries look & feel their best and promote workplace safety & cleanliness with our PPE dryers. We offer various dryers for different sized police forces, fire departments, and other industries. You and your organization can select a specialized dryer that does not take up more space than you can spare – for a reasonable price.

Williams Direct Dryers: Your Partners Since 1989

Williams Direct Dryers is your partner in equipment maintenance and protection. We manufacture many different styles of turnout and fire gear dryers, so you can choose the size and style that best fits your needs. We can even accommodate custom orders to help ensure that you get the right dryer for you and your crew. We stand behind our dryers and support our customers. Whatever you need, you can be confident that our team will assist you. We live by our motto: “If you can wear it… we can dry it!”

Do not wait to take control of your team’s health and wellness. Our direct dryers help reduce contamination from common pollutants like dust and ash. You can also switch between warmed air and ambient, room-temperature drying to accommodate delicate items like masks or turnout gear with thermal protection.

Client Testimonials

Read what customers have been saying about our products

Jack Wilson, Senior Instructor

Delaware State Fire School (DE)

Our one piece suits are dry in hours – not days. Thank you!

Scott Schneider, Fire Chief/EFO

Two Rivers FD (WI)

I can certainly say we are very pleased with our four-station gear dryer. After a number of fires, we have had and the ongoing training, the use of our washer and then the gear dryer dramatically improves the drying time. We could rotate multiple sets through in the duration of a day which improved operational …

Scott A. Clifford, Lieutenant

Richmond Fire Dpt, KY

The Model RM8 that we purchased is of the finest quality and workmanship that I have seen in a long time. Desmond Mayne was very helpful and courteous in answering any and all questions we had regarding this product. The unit is very “User Friendly” and effective in mask drying. Keep up the good work.

Todd Draizen, Deputy Chief

Sunrise Fire Rescue (FL)

Perfect dryer for our PPE. We love it! It dries the gear in about 2 hours as promised giving us an edge in readiness and response.

Tommy McKenzie, Fire Chief

Lovell VFD (ME)

Our PS4/R8 is really great. We like the fast drying time. In our cold weather climate, this dryer delivers. No more wet gloves boots and turnouts.

Contact Us Today For Details on Our Selection of PPE Dryers

Williams Direct Dryers is proud to supply fire gear dryers, as well as other PPE dryers, to a variety of professionals in need of efficient and effective drying solutions. By helping ensure turnout gear, boots, gloves, masks, and helmets are drier, first responders and workers of all kinds can be better protected from the elements and more focused on what they are doing.

For more information on our selection of PPE dryers for numerous industries, contact our team today. We are happy to help identify the right dryer for your needs.

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