Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this article:
- PuroClean provides new Franchise Owners with comprehensive hands-on training at their South Florida Academy, utilizing a specialized “Flood House” to simulate realistic water damage scenarios.
- The PuroClean’s training program incorporates advanced, IICRC-approved certification courses, such as the Commercial Drying Specialist and Water Restoration Technician programs, to build the necessary technical expertise for property damage events and emergency flood damage restoration.
- PuroClean Franchise Owners benefit from an ongoing support network that includes on-site mentorship, Regional Director guidance, and a collaborative One Team culture to manage large-scale commercial and residential losses.
In December 2025, heavy flooding in Washington state caused significant damage to major roadways. A nearly 50-mile stretch of U.S. Route 2 over the Cascades closed for more than two weeks, with permanent repairs expected to take months. State transportation officials estimated overall damage costs of $40 million to $50 million.
With that scale of highway destruction, the volume of emergency flood damage restoration that businesses and homes need in that area increased significantly. When natural disasters such as flooding strike, PuroClean Franchise Owners quickly respond to impacted communities to help home and business owners start the recovery process, operating in a proven system built to deliver professional restoration at scale. Here’s how The Paramedics of Property Damage® become trusted experts in this field.
PuroClean Training and Experience
Our entrepreneurs begin their journey with a three-week New Franchise Training (NFT) at the PuroClean Academy in South Florida. The centerpiece of hands-on training is our Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-approved, 1,200-square-foot Flood House—one of only 27 such facilities worldwide. This specialized environment simulates realistic water damage scenarios, enabling new Franchise Owners to practice house flood restoration techniques for any residential property. Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD) courses are essential parts of the NFT curriculum, ensuring every Franchise Owner has a strong technical foundation from day one.
Because PuroClean Franchise Owners operate under one license serving both residential and commercial clients, additional commercial large loss education is also available. Bob Jordan, owner of PuroClean Northwest in Lynnwood, WA, noted that PuroClean’s commercial large loss IICRC certification courses are invaluable when it comes to preparing for major property damage events. The Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) and Time & Materials (T&M) courses address unique challenges of high-margin, large-scale commercial projects.
PuroClean also collaborates with International Drying Systems and HW3 Group, LLC to provide advanced training and continuing education opportunities to build the confidence and technical expertise Franchise Owners must have to excel in commercial water damage cleanup. PuroClean’s proven track record in managing major commercial losses establishes our Franchise Owners as reliable partners when clients need them most.
PuroClean Support and Network
After completing the initial PuroClean Academy training, new Franchise Owners continue learning through on-site mentorship with experienced PuroClean Franchise Owners. During these four-day experiences at established locations, new Franchise Owners gain practical insights into the daily realities of essential disaster restoration services. Each PuroClean Franchise Owner also receives dedicated support from a Regional Director who’s available for year-round guidance and assistance.
It’s not just the PuroClean Support Team that new Franchise Owners can turn to when they require help. When emergencies like massive flooding arise, Jordan works with his fellow Franchise Owners in western Washington to serve customers as part of our One Team culture. The group collaborates on anything from asking for advice to borrowing equipment. The PuroClean National Response Team (NRT) is also available to respond to major property losses nationwide, working within the PuroClean network.
PuroClean support for Franchise Owners perseveres with ongoing access to additional courses at the PuroClean Academy, complemented by 24/7 online learning. Our instructional resources are continuously enhanced and expanded to provide Franchise Owners with comprehensive training programs and technical support whenever they need it.
PuroClean Disaster Restoration Company Owners Are Community Heroes
When a catastrophic event (CAT) such as heavy flooding wreaks havoc in a region, PuroClean Franchise Owners are the emergency flood damage restoration experts that business owners and homeowners count on to help them rebuild.
Large-scale restoration projects demand exceptional coordination, technical expertise, and established credibility. With an infrastructure that provides training, resources, and mentorship, PuroClean prepares Franchise Owners to handle severe weather events and the sizable destruction they cause.
If you’re ready to learn how PuroClean’s franchise training and support can help you build a successful business while serving your community, request more information today.