FIRE & SMOKE RESTORATION

Fire and Smoke Cleaning, Training, and Equipment

Most professional cleaning companies require their technicians to have certification from industry recognized certification firms.  These certification companies require the students to physically attend training and pass demanding exams before certification is issued to the technician.  Most of these courses run three to five days in duration.  During their course of study
the student must physically clean a room filled with furniture and personal affects.  These items are covered with soot and suffer from heat damage.  Students are taught what type of equipment and chemicals to use.  Generally most certification firms require the student to have two or three years experience in the field before attending the class.  My company requires our technicians to have two years experience and pass a company exam with an 80% proficiency or better before I send them down for certification.  The firm we use is the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration (IICRC).

The technician must have a working knowledge of wet vacuums, water claws, sump pumps, ultrasonic cleaning tanks, power tools, pressure sprayers, pump sprayers, thermal fogging machines, pressure washers, airless sprayers, various sanders, HEPA 500 air movers, moisture extractors, ladders, floor machines, generators, etc.  Technicians must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE ) for long periods of time.  They must have a critical eye and the desire to be the best at what they do (passion).  The technician must have compassion and the willingness to help others in times of need.