PPE Storage Container For Fire Service College
Custom Shipping Container Converted for Firefighter PPE Drop-Off at the Fire Service College
At Budget Shipping Containers, we love seeing the inventive ways our containers are transformed. This project is a perfect example of how a modified shipping container can be turned into a practical, life-saving solution.
We supplied a 20ft One Trip shipping container in June 2023 to iTrackPPE for use at the Fire Service College—and it’s now been fully converted into a contaminated PPE drop-off point for firefighter gear.
The Fire Service College
Located in Gloucestershire, the Fire Service College is a world-class training centre for fire and rescue personnel from across the UK and internationally. It provides specialist training in fire behaviour, hazardous materials, urban search and rescue and major incident response.
The Fire Service College plays a crucial role in ensuring firefighters are prepared for the wide range of emergencies they face—both safely and effectively. With rigorous live fire simulations and controlled risk environments, it’s essential that contaminated PPE is handled swiftly and hygienically after each training session.
The installation of this dedicated PPE drop-off container helps streamline decontamination and logistics on site. It enhances firefighter safety and ensures compliance with modern PPE tracking and handling standards.
Shipping Container Supplied and Modified for Custom Use
Our involvement in this container conversion project included:
- Supplying the base 20ft shipping container (delivered in standard blue).
- Carrying out precision aperture cutting, allowing for the addition of signs, light fittings, and ventilation.
These modifications helped prepare the container for a much more advanced conversion carried out by the client.
How the Fire Service and iTrackPPE Transformed It
After we delivered a
nd prepared the container, the team at iTrackPPE completed the full internal and external conversion. The result is a highly functional PPE drop-off container designed to support firefighter safety protocols.
Key features include:
- Clearly labelled signage to guide the safe removal and disposal of all PPE gear.
- Internal separation and netting to keep contaminated items safely contained.
- Integrated lighting for 24-hour operation.
- Custom branding, including Fire Service College and Zebra Technologies logos.
This unit is part of a smart tracking system that ensures firefighting PPE is safely logged, stored, and cleaned, reducing risk and improving efficiency.
Another Example of What Custom Shipping Containers Can Do
Whether it’s for emergency services, construction sites, events, or innovative tech applications, this project proves how versatile a shipping container modification can be. With a bit of upfront structural work—like aperture cutting or reinforcement—a standard container can be transformed into something entirely fit for purpose.
If you’re planning your own custom container project, we’re here to help. Whether you need a container ready for further conversion or a fully modified solution then Budget Shipping Containers can provide exactly what you need.
Contact us today to discuss your ideas—we love seeing how our containers get used in the real world.
What The Customer Said
“At iTrackPPE we were thoroughly impressed with the service and support provided by BSC. They demonstrated a clear understanding of our bespoke requirements and the critical nature of the solution we were delivering to our customer. Their expertise was instrumental in the design and fabrication of a pioneering RFID-enabled contaminated PPE containment unit — the first of its kind — which is now effectively helping to reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous contaminants on operational PPE used by our firefighters.”
ITrackPPE
iTrackPPE is a UK-based technology company specialising in intelligent PPE and asset management solutions. Their platform uses RFID and QR-code tracking combined with AI-driven data modelling to help organisations in emergency services, healthcare, and industry efficiently manage, monitor, and maintain their PPE inventory. With a strong focus on compliance, contamination control, and cost reduction, iTrackPPE enables clients to streamline operations, reduce waste, and extend the lifecycle of critical equipment.
Want Something Similar?
We regularly work with clients who have specialist container requirements—from schools and emergency services to industrial sites and film production companies. If you have a specific function in mind and think we can bring it to life, talk to us. We’ll help you find the right container and get it prepped for your project, just like we did here.
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