Manufacturing Personal Protective Equipment Dryers Since 1989

Because no one…

wants to wear wet gear!

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Fire Departments

Firefighters are exposed to all sorts of hazards—from flames to fumes to falling debris; there is a lot to deal with. At a fire department, you want your team to not only be safe but you want to respond to fire emergencies with as little downtime as possible. With our gear and boot dryers, we help keep firefighter gear in prime condition and ready for rapid use.

First Responders

Emergency medical services, fire, police personnel, and other first responders need to be able to focus on the task at hand without worrying about the condition of their gear and equipment. As a first responder, one may have to deal with dangers ranging from fires to bodily fluids to hazardous chemicals. Our boot and gear dryers dry equipment fast, eliminate 99.95% of bacteria, and extend the lifespan of the equipment.

Law Enforcement

In law enforcement, you can’t afford to have gear that isn’t up to standards. When you put yourself in harm’s way, you want to be sure you are protected. Our boot and gear dryers can accommodate many different items used by law enforcement personnel and also reduce risks associated with mildew and damp gear. Remember, bullet resistant vests need be dry to be optimally effective.

Special Ops

Special ops need to not only be properly trained but equipped to help ensure that their missions are successful. With our boot and gear dryers, we can help special ops dry their gear fast to reduce downtime and enable them to do the tasks they are assigned to do. Damp helmets are a breeding ground for pathogens. Continuously dried helmets with a Williams Direct Dryer help eliminate 99.95% of all bacteria.

Bomb Squad

Working in a bomb squad, you need to be ready at a moment’s notice for action. Not only do you have to respond rapidly to emergencies, but you have to deal with potential explosives that are extremely dangerous. Because of this, you want to ensure that all of your gear and equipment is in top condition, dry, and ready to go.

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

Dan Hoff, Chief

York Area United Fire Rescue (PA)

Our dryers all work beyond expectations. Wet is dry in no time. We wash our gear more often and the service from Williams and Jon Kugler has been great.

Dave Nilio, Fire Marshall

Wilton Manors FD (FL)

This PS5 is great! We love it! In our humid climate this allows us to dry our gear and be ready at all time.

Richard Oakes, Chief of Department

Vinton FD (VA)

The drying time and safety you have given us is perfect. No doubt we made the right choice in purchasing your dryer.

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.

Jack Wilson, Senior Instructor

Delaware State Fire School (DE)

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

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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