How to Wash FR Clothing

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Proper decontamination of FR clothing is a critical part of health protection as people are inevitably exposed to #carcinogens and other hazardous substances at a fire scene. Below is a detailed description of the decontamination procedures to be implemented at the scene.

Preparation for Decontamination

Delineation of the dedicated area: Clearly delineate the decontamination area by setting up signs such as warning cones so that it is clearly identifiable from the surroundings.
Prepare necessary tools: Prepare buckets of decontamination water, soap, water hoses, protective gloves, wipes for wiping, and sealed bags for equipment storage.
Wearing of PPE by technicians: Depending on the degree of contamination, the technicians in charge of decontamination should wear complete protective equipment as required.

FR Clothing Cleaning Procedures

Flush out contaminants with a spray

The team member should be wearing a fire suit, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and leaning forward.
Start spraying from the top of the helmet and work down the neck.
Take care to avoid water running down the neck and clean both the front and back of the helmet.

Wiping with soapy water

Mix soapy water (dissolve a small amount of soap in a bucket of water) and wipe down the entire fire suit and SCBA.
In particular, wash the heavily contaminated areas (e.g. chest, shoulders, back, etc.) carefully.

Rinse

Using the spray again, rinse the soapy water thoroughly.
Take care to prevent water from entering the fire hood or the inside of the suit.

PPE Clothing Stripping Procedure

Removing the SCBA

Remove the cylinder backpack while maintaining air supply.
Always wear gloves when handling.

Removing the helmet and hood

Remove the helmet, then pull on the inner fabric of the fire suit jacket and fold the fire resistant hood over to remove it.

Removing the fire suit

Unbutton the jacket and trousers and remove them carefully, avoiding contact with the inside.
Remove gloves first, then remove the jacket and trousers in turn.

Personal Cleaning

Before changing into first aid clothing or clean clothes, wipe the skin with a damp wipe to remove any adhering contaminants.

FR Clothing Equipment storage
Into a sealed bag. After use, the fireproof clothing should be put into a special sealed bag to prevent the spread of carcinogenic substances, the order of storage is as follows: trousers → tops → gloves → helmets.

Squeeze out the air inside the bag, fold the excess fabric and seal it.

FR Clothing Custody and Management

Label the ziplock bag with the name of the team member and transport it to a place where it can be professionally cleaned and processed.

FR Clothing Precautionary Note

Prevent water from running down the neck: if water seeps into the inside of the hood or fire resistant clothing, contaminants may come into contact with the skin.
Avoid secondary contamination: Never touch your face and skin with hands that have been in contact with contaminated gloves or equipment.
Frequency of cleaning: decontamination must be carried out every time you return from a fire scene to minimise health risks.
The decontamination of fire resistant clothing is an essential part of protecting the health of your team members. Strictly following the correct procedures and preventing secondary contamination can effectively prevent long-term health damage.

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