
Best Practice 3: Following exit from the IDLH, and while still on air, you should begin immediate gross decon of PPE using soap water and a brush, if weather conditions allow. PPE should then be placed into a sealed plastic bag and placed in an exterior compartment of the rig, or if responding in POVs, placed in a large storage tote, thus keeping the off-gassing PPE away from passengers and self.
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Link: https://firefighterhealthsafety.org/safety/decon-procedures/
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Link: https://www.lionprotects.com/not-in-our-house
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Description: Decontamination guidelines for PPE in fire or low-level hazard environments
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Link: https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/decon/#!/training.cfm
Description: Comprehensive training program on firefighter decontamination methods
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Link: https://www.lexipol.com/resources/todays-tips/ppe-decontamination-for-firefighters/
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Link: https://fasny.com/magazine_articles/the-fight-against-firefighter-cancer/
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAWVoZvABbQ
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Sg5ZM7rII
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Description: A step-by-step guide to effective gross decontamination after firefighting activities
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Link: https://www.nhmunicipal.org/town-city-article/best-practices-are-you-protecting-your-firefighters
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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
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWT4Ia0sU1s&list=WL&index=8
Description: Post Fire On Scene Decon
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaP8Z4Ggrps
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Description: Cleaning and Decon Considerations after the Fire
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Link: https://blog.firedex.com/blog/a-beginniners-guide-decon-firefighting-procedure
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Link: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/04/cancerbrochure.pdf
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Link: https://etdecon.com/firefighter-cancer-prevention/
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=746Nq6kYvhM
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI5Ju8XqxjY
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wudpZcaeuYU
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qPPOBrF0zA&t=7s
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0LXU-_yIg4
Description: Best practices for the decon process and how cleaning gear can reduce cancer risk
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngtonxJKTTA
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q39_GZuDR8
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Link: https://firefightercancersupport.org/firefighter-cancer-awareness-month/videos/
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Decon Bucket Contents
5-gal bucket
A 2.5” brass garden hose adapter
A 50' garden hose & spray nozzle
1-2 medium bristle scrub brushes
1 roll heavy duty duct tape
6mm high strength plastic bags
1 safety cone
1-2 spray bottles
A 70fl-oz bottle Dawn soap
1 packet of body wipes
1 box large nylon gloves
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