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Annissa Coy

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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A contents restoration specialist evaluates a water-damaged family quilt alongside a homeowner, balancing sentimental value with restorability

Can We Save It? What Restorers Need to Know About Contents Restoration

Restorers should consider monetary value, sentimental value, and the ability to restore their customers’ items in contents restoration
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
November 5, 2026
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Can you successfully restore an item after water or fire damage? Or is replacement a better option? Annissa Coy shares why restorability involves more than what you can see, monetary and sentimental value should always be taken into consideration as well as several other factors.


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Wildfire vs. House Fire: Why Your Restoration Approach Needs to Change

Wildfire smoke contamination requires a different approach than house fires when it comes to assessment, cleaning, contents, and verification.
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
October 29, 2026
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Homes that never caught fire can be affected by wildfire smoke, and it isn’t always visible. Annissa Coy shares how restorers should assess smoke contamination, evaluate affected contents, understand testing limitations, and determine when professional environmental testing and post restoration/remediation verification is necessary.


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What Are Contents in Restoration? Understanding Hard vs. Soft Contents

Understanding the difference between hard contents, soft contents, and structure in restoration
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
October 22, 2026
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Here’s how restorers can identify the differences between hard contents, soft contents, and structure in water and fire restoration with practical examples by Annissa Coy.


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Ask Annissa: The Human Side of Fire Restoration
Ask Annissa

The Human Side of Fire Restoration

Understanding the emotional impacts of fire loss can change the way restorers serve their customers
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
October 16, 2026
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Here’s how understanding the emotional impact of fire loss can help restorers improve their customer care and communication. 




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Ask Annissa: How to Prioritize Wildfire Losses When an Entire Community Is Impacted
Ask Annissa

How to Prioritize Wildfire Losses When an Entire Community Is Impacted

Wildfire triage consists of safety, testing, contamination levels, and available resources
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
October 9, 2026
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On this episode of Ask Annissa, she breaks down how restorers can prioritize wildfire losses using testing, safety, contamination levels, available resources, and customer needs.




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Ask Annissa: Wildfire Smoke vs. Structure Fire Contamination
Ask Annissa

Wildfire Smoke vs. Structure Fire Contamination

Why wildfire losses require a different approach to testing, cleaning, and restoration
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
October 2, 2026
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Learn how wildfire smoke contamination differs from structural fire damage and what restorers need to know about documentation, testing, and cleaning. 




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Ask Annissa: How to Price and Bill for Contents Restoration
Ask Annissa

How to Price and Bill for Contents Restoration

Annissa takes the time to explain time and material billing, documentation, and specialty pricing for contents restoration
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
August 28, 2026
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Annissa Coy shares how restorers can price and bill their contents jobs using time and material, accurate costs, specialty pricing, and strong documentation. 




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A homeowner and restoration professional standing together admiring a carefully restored wedding bodice, veil, headpiece, and purse

Can I vs. Should I? The Human Side of Restorability

Emotional intelligence and homeowner advocacy matter the most when restorers are deciding what contents should be restored
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
August 28, 2026
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Here’s how emotional intelligence, sentimental value, and homeowner advocacy can help restorers make better decisions when they’re handling contents.


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Ask Annissa: Tackling Lingering Chlorine Odors after Deodorization
Ask Annissa

Tackling Lingering Chlorine Odors after Deodorization

On this episode of Ask Annissa, she discusses source removal and hydroxyl technology for challenging odor projects
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
August 14, 2026
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On this episode of Ask Annissa, she discusses hydroxyl technology, treatment strategies, and source removal for restorers who are addressing lingering chlorine odors after deodorization. 




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Ask Annissa: Restoring Fire-Damaged Artwork and Family Heirlooms
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Restoring Fire-Damaged Artwork and Family Heirlooms

How restorers can safely clean smoke-damaged keepsakes with care and expertise
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
July 31, 2026
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Annissa Coy shares how restorers can safely clean fire-damaged artwork, books, family heirlooms, and photographs while protecting their customer’s delicate and valued items. 




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