
Best Practice 4: After completion of gross decon procedures as discussed above, and while still on scene, the exposed areas of the body (neck, face, arms, and hands) should be wiped off immediately using wipes, which must be carried on all apparatus. Use the wipes to remove as much soot as possible from head, neck, jaw, throat, underarms, and hands immediately.
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Link: https://firefighterhealthsafety.org/safety/decon-procedures/
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