When a fire occurs, firefighters not only battle the flames but also face threats posed by hazardous materials and contaminants. One critical aspect of their response is gross decontamination, a process aimed at minimizing the risks associated with exposure to harmful substances. In this article, we will dive into the world of gross decontamination in […]
How do you approach conversations about health at your department? Would a framework make them easier to address? As we joined your conversations about air and gross decontamination, we recognized a lack of a consistent framework for firefighter health discussions. There is plenty of talk about solutions, but no consistent way to organize your solutions […]
What Cleaning Solutions are Compatible with Decon/pak? The Decon/pak from TFT is a portable gross decontamination unit designed to handle a variety of cleaning agents. The one that is right for your department is any that is recommended and approved by the manufacturer of your bunker gear.
Firefighters’skin may be exposed to chemicals via permeation/penetration of combustion byproducts through or around personal protective equipment (PPE) or fromthe cross-transfer of contaminants on PPE to the skin. Additionally, volatile contaminants can evaporate from PPE following a response and be inhaled by firefighters. Using polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as respective […]