
Best Practice 7: PPE, especially turnout pants, must be prohibited in areas outside the apparatus floor (i.e. kitchen, sleeping areas, etc.) and never in the household.
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Link: https://firefighterhealthsafety.org/safety/decon-procedures/
Description: Step-by-step guide on proper decontamination techniques to reduce cancer risks for firefighters
Category: Webpage & videos
Link: https://www.lionprotects.com/not-in-our-house
Description: Overview of practices to prevent carcinogen exposure at home after firefighting incidents
Category: Webpage
Link: https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/decon/#!/training.cfm
Description: Comprehensive training program on firefighter decontamination methods
Category: Webpage & videos
Link: https://fasny.com/magazine_articles/the-fight-against-firefighter-cancer/
Description: An article on the ongoing battle against cancer risks within the firefighting profession
Category: Article
Description: An overview of decontamination methods in the field to reduce firefighter cancer risks
Category: Article
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAWVoZvABbQ
Description: Gross Decon in the Field
Category: Video
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Sg5ZM7rII
Description: On-Scene Gross Decontamination
Category: Video
Description: A step-by-step guide to effective gross decontamination after firefighting activities
Category: Article
Description: Cancer prevention, protection for fire service personnel
Category: Article
Description: A quick reference guide on 11 critical decontamination practices for firefighters
Category: Article
Link: https://www.nhmunicipal.org/town-city-article/best-practices-are-you-protecting-your-firefighters
Description: An article exploring best practices for protecting firefighters from carcinogens and other dangers
Category: Article
Link: https://www.providentfireplus.com/tips-for-transporting-contaminated-ppe/
Description: Tips on safely transporting contaminated PPE after firefighting activities
Category: Article
Description: Addressing turnout gear contamination risks in fire stations
Category: Article
Description: Prevent exposure to toxins by developing decon processes and cleaning apparatus interiors
Category: Article
Link: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dfs/pdf/firefighter_cancer_reduction.pdf
Description: Brochure providing a summary of cancer prevention strategies for firefighters
Category: Document
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1HJIiZM0rM
Description: Educational video highlighting the importance of cancer prevention practices for firefighters
Category: Video
Description: Cleaning and Decon Considerations after the Fire
Category: Article
Link: https://blog.firedex.com/blog/a-beginniners-guide-decon-firefighting-procedure
Description: An introductory guide to firefighter decontamination procedures
Category: Article
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