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What should TFS personnel do before transporting contaminated PPE?
What should TFS personnel do before transporting contaminated PPE?
Who is responsible for coordinating the cleaning of PPE at fire stations with extractors or drying cabinets?
Who is responsible for coordinating the cleaning of PPE at fire stations with extractors or drying cabinets?
What must TFS personnel wear when handling soiled PPE at the extractor or drying location?
What must TFS personnel wear when handling soiled PPE at the extractor or drying location?
How should the PPE be sorted prior to arrival at the extractor or drying location?
How should the PPE be sorted prior to arrival at the extractor or drying location?
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What is the first step when TFS personnel arrive at the extractor or drying location?
What is the first step when TFS personnel arrive at the extractor or drying location?
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What should be done if the desired extractor or drying cabinet is not in service?
What should be done if the desired extractor or drying cabinet is not in service?
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What is the minimum protective equipment required for personnel performing the task of loading soiled PPE into the extractor?
What is the minimum protective equipment required for personnel performing the task of loading soiled PPE into the extractor?
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Who ensures that all personnel adhere to the guideline?
Who ensures that all personnel adhere to the guideline?
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Study Notes
Purpose and Responsibility
- The purpose of this guideline is to provide a framework for reducing contamination to fire station/training centre personnel and facilities in Toronto Fire Services (TFS).
- All TFS personnel are responsible for following this guideline, with Company Officers/Captains coordinating the cleaning of personal protective equipment (PPE) with crew members, and District Chiefs ensuring adherence to the guideline.
Guidelines for Cleaning PPE
- Contaminated PPE must be contained before transport, as per TFS SOG G-POST.
- The Company Officer transporting the PPE must contact the Company Officer/Captain at the extractor/bunker gear drying location to confirm availability.
- PPE must be sorted before arrival at the cleaning location, separating liners from outer shells and double bagging/sealing each item.
- Multiple sets of liners or outer shells can be combined and loaded into an extractor, following manufacturer's instructions.
Cleaning Procedure
- The crew loads the soiled liners or outer shells into the extractor, inserting the entire double bag and peeling back the bags to leave the gear inside.
- A wash cycle is commenced once the sufficient load is achieved.
- Personnel performing this task must wear minimum PPE of nitrile gloves and a N-95 mask.
Post-Cleaning Procedure
- The fire station/training centre Company Officer/Captain notifies the crew associated with the gear when the cleaning process is complete.
- Clean PPE should be picked up as soon as possible and transported back to the station to hang to dry.
- The goal is to limit contamination to station crews and facilities that house the extractors.
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Description
This guideline outlines the procedures for reducing contamination to fire station/training centre personnel and facilities when using extractors and/or bunker gear drying cabinets to wash/dry bunker gear. It is the responsibility of all TFS personnel to follow and adhere to this guideline.
