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Annissa Coy

Annissa Coy is a well-trained and highly skilled professional with more than two decades of experience in the cleaning and restoration industry and the co-creator of Firehouse Education and Mobile Cleaning Systems. She was also the winner of R&R’s inaugural Recognizing Women in Restoration award in 2017. Be sure to check out Annissa’s weekly videos on www.randrmagonline.com! Have a question for Annissa? E-mail her at Annissa@firehouseeducation.com.

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Ask Annissa: Minimizing Damages During Packouts

Annissa Coy

March 12, 2020

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This video has some greats ideas how to minimize damage to customers' items during the packout and transportation process.

Ask Annissa: Cleaning Artwork

Annissa Coy

March 4, 2020

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Annissa walks through important considerations during artwork cleaning, as well as the cleaning process itself.

Ask Annissa: Ultimate Odor Removal Equipment

Annissa Coy

February 20, 2020

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Annissa takes the opportunity to lay out what she feels are the smartest equipment choices for odor removal.

Contents Corner: Don't Forget Your PPE

Annissa Coy

February 12, 2020

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Anyone in this industry is familiar with the term PPE - Personal Protective Equipment. And no doubt you know restoration jobs are filled with hazards like mold, asbestos, VOC’s, sharp objects, collapsing ceilings, and debris-covered walkways (just to name a few).

Ask Annissa: Handling a Hoard

Annissa Coy

January 26, 2020

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One of the most difficult jobs a contents crew will ever face is a hoarding job.

Ask Annissa: Setting Up for a Successful 2020

Annissa Coy

January 2, 2020

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Annissa talks about some big things happening in the industry to be mindful of in the new year. Plus, she dives into what she and Kevin do in their own business to make sure they are set up for another successful year. Their tips will work for you, too!

Ask Annissa: Handling Contents Losses Around Christmastime

Annissa Coy

December 19, 2019

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Annissa lays out some strategies for effectively and appropriately helping customers and handling their contents affected by a loss during the holidays.

Ask Annissa: Cleaning Contents After Wildfires is NOT Equipment Intensive

Annissa Coy

December 5, 2019

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If you do contents cleaning, or want to start doing it, wildfire contents cleaning is work that is both profitable and does not require a lot of equipment.

Ask Annissa: 3 Different Types of Fire Losses

Annissa Coy

November 21, 2019

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Annissa talks about contractor licensing, profit margins, and types of fires and cleaning in this video.

Ask Annissa: Contents Cleaning Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

Annissa Coy

November 14, 2019

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Annissa's tips on things to avoid when you add a contents division.

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