Decon at the scene can actually remove 80%+ of containments from gear, which already cuts down the risks. Washing it immediately after getting back to the station makes it 100% but even if you don't get the chance to wash it, make sure after a fire that you shower once you return to quarters. That'll help big time.
We have been doing this New South Wales, Australia, for around 4 years now.... gear gets initial decon at scene then bagged up and sent for industrial laundering.
Fort Worth Fire Department (Fort Worth, Texas) has implemented a very similar program with great success. The "Gear Exchange and Rehab" unit or "GEAR1" is featured in this video: ua-cam.com/video/haQ48L45iD4/v-deo.htmlsi=bULYMv-XyL199qXI&t=597
Decon at the scene can actually remove 80%+ of containments from gear, which already cuts down the risks. Washing it immediately after getting back to the station makes it 100% but even if you don't get the chance to wash it, make sure after a fire that you shower once you return to quarters. That'll help big time.
Don't know about old timers. But I think this is an amazing Idea. Little bit of investment to keep crew safe and well is so worth it.
We have been doing this New South Wales, Australia, for around 4 years now.... gear gets initial decon at scene then bagged up and sent for industrial laundering.
The gear has cancer causing material in it. Doomed from jump street 😂
Fort Worth Fire Department (Fort Worth, Texas) has implemented a very similar program with great success. The "Gear Exchange and Rehab" unit or "GEAR1" is featured in this video: ua-cam.com/video/haQ48L45iD4/v-deo.htmlsi=bULYMv-XyL199qXI&t=597
Sadly not every department can afford that, or wants to.