Verification of Independent Service Providers (ISPs) to NFPA 1850

Intertek ETL provides verification of Independent Service Providers (ISPs) in accordance with NFPA 1850, ensuring organizations can properly inspect, clean, repair, and maintain protective ensembles while preserving their certified performance and protective integrity.

Through advanced testing, technical evaluation, and process verification, Intertek helps service providers demonstrate that their procedures effectively address contamination, degradation, and performance risks associated with the servicing of personal protective equipment (PPE) used by emergency services personnel.

Organizations that successfully meet program requirements are eligible to bear the ETL Verified Mark, a trusted symbol of third-party validation, and compliance.

What is NFPA 1850?

NFPA 1850 establishes comprehensive requirements for the selection, inspection, care, maintenance, and retirement of protective ensembles used by emergency services personnel.

This standard consolidates and replaces NFPA 1851, as well as related standards, creating a unified framework that addresses:

Contamination and exposure risks
Advanced cleaning and decontamination processes
Inspection and repair requirements
Lifecycle management and retirement criteria

Transition from NFPA 1851 to NFPA 1850

With the publication of NFPA 1850, organizations operating under NFPA 1851 should evaluate the impact of the updated requirements on their current processes. Intertek supports both ongoing verification activities aligned with NFPA 1851 and the transition to NFPA 1850 through gap assessments, program updates, and technical guidance.

This ensures continuity of compliance while enabling organizations to align with the latest industry expectations and regulatory direction.

Directory of NFPA 1851-2020 Verified ISPs

Key Evaluation & Testing Capabilities for NFPA 1850

Intertek’s industry-leading PPE testing capabilities support ISP verification programs through:

Water Penetration Barrier Performance Evaluation (post-cleaning)
Seam Strength and Structural Integrity Testing
Chemical Decontamination Efficacy (e.g., hydrocarbons, PFAS, contaminants of concern)
Biological Decontamination Effectiveness
Semi-Volatile Organic Compound (SVOC) Analysis
Heavy Metal Contamination Analysis
Residual Contamination and Cross-Contamination Risk Assessment

Get Verified to NFPA 1850

Whether you are currently operating under NFPA 1851 or preparing for NFPA 1850 compliance, Intertek can guide your organization through verification, testing, and ongoing compliance requirements.

Apply today to become an ETL Verified Independent Service Provider per NFPA 1850