Focused on Education and PPE Safety

Contact us at contact@vispainc.org



Our Mission is to enhance the quality of PPE care by delivering value to members and organizations through education, information and the establishment of service benchmarks.


Who We Are and What We Do

Our Vision, Mission and Value Proposition


The VISPA organization was established to serve as the leading resource for the education of first responder organizations on the value of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) care and to servas vehicle to improve PPE safety.  Our focus on the long-term value of education will ultimately provide for a safer market for PPE end-users and improved quality and opportunity for our Members. 


Our vision, mission and value proposition establish our forward thinking direction for PPE safety: 


Vision 

To be the information leader on PPE Care and maintenance by providing education on the danger of poorly maintained PPE and how to properly care for it to reduce health and safety risk. 


Mission 

To enhance the quality of PPE care by delivering value to members and organizations through education, information and the establishment of service benchmarks. 


Value Proposition

VISPA educates organizations on the advantages of proper PPE care and the value of investing in quality PPE maintenance solutions.


Officers and Board of Directors


VISPA Senior members are each and collectively a wealth of information and resources as all of them are Verified Independent Service Providers.


Each Officer and Board Member is elected by the Membership for a two year term.


Board of Directors


  1. Andy Oliver, Gear Wash, LLC

  2. Steve Lakey, Northwest Safety Clean

  3. Joey Beeman, Xeros/Marken PPE

  4. John Granby, LION

  5. Dan Silvestri, 911 Safety


Officers (2013-2018)


  • President - Andy Oliver, Gear Wash, LLC  (president@vispainc.org)

  • Vice President - Steve Lakey, Northwest Safety Clean

  • Treasurer – Dan Silvestri, 911 Safety

  • Secretary – John Granby, LION


NFPA Technical Committee (NFPA 1971 & 1851) Representatives:

(Structural and Proximity Fire Fighting Protective Clothing and Equipment)


    • Principal - Steve Lakey, NW Safety Clean

    • Alternate -  Dan Silvestri, 911 Clean