Bonita Springs Fire Standard Operating Guidelines PDF

Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Guidelines 1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Subject: Clean Cab Concept Adopted: February 02, 2018 Effective Date: February 02, 2018 Last Revised Date: October 2021 Revision Number: 2 Due for Revision Date: October 2024 Table of Content...

Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Standard Operating Guidelines 1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Subject: Clean Cab Concept Adopted: February 02, 2018 Effective Date: February 02, 2018 Last Revised Date: October 2021 Revision Number: 2 Due for Revision Date: October 2024 Table of Contents 1060.18.01 Purpose 1060.18.02 Policy 1060.18.03 Procedure # 1060.18.01 1060.18.01 Purpose To provide guidelines for all members to follow which will aid in personnel protecting themselves from potential toxins and carcinogens by minimizing exposure from cross contamination through maintaining a "Clean Cab Environment". 1060.18.02 Policy It shall be the policy of the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District that all members will protect their health by adhering to the following procedures. 1060.18.03 Procedure I. Definitions Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health {IDLH) - any condition that would pose an immediate or delayed threat to life, cause irreversible adverse health effects, interfere with an individual's ability to escape unaided from a hazardous environment. Full Turnout Gear - Helmet with eye protection, fire retardant helmet liner, and chinstrap; turnout coat; turnout pants with suspenders; bunker boots; NFPA compliant fire gloves; and protective hood. Also known as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Firefighting Equipment - Any piece of equipment that is carried on a BSFCRD apparatus. II. Apparatus All apparatus to include but not limited to: Chief Officers, Battalion Chiefs, Training Captains, Fire Investigators, Aerials, Engines, Rescues, Squad Position apparatus to minimize exposure to smoke and other contaminants. Vehicle doors and windows shall remain closed unless in use and upwind if possible. Any equipment used within the IDLH environment shall not enter the cab of any vehicle. Contaminated Turnout Gear (PPE) shall be stored outside of the cab. All equipment used within the IDLH environment shall be properly decontaminated at the scene if possible or at the fire station after returning and immediately following personal protection decontamination measures have been taken. Once decontaminated, the equipment shall be placed back in service on the assigned apparatus. In order for equipment to be placed back in-service on the apparatus, it must first be properly decontaminated. The member in charge of the apparatus is responsible for ensuring that the Clean Cab SOG is adhered to. Orange flashlights, axes, haligans, thermal imagers, or other equipment that enters IDLH environment shall not be put back in the cab unless properly decontaminated. Apparatus Cabs shall undergo a complete decontamination after any exposure. III. Fire Stations Apparatus shall not sit at idle in the apparatus bays. Routine vehicle inspections and maintenance should occur outside the apparatus bay on the apron if the vehicle must be left running. The apparatus shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the bay opening and on the windward side when possible. No PPE shall be present inside the living areas of the fire station. PPE shall only be present in designated storage locations. It is highly recommended that all personnel shower within an hour of an exposure if possible and if not as soon as possible thereafter. IV. Other Recommendations It is not recommended to take contaminated uniforms or PPE home or store them in your personal vehicle. According to scientific research and studies, prior to cleaning, uniforms and PPE continue to off-gas for an undetermined amount of time. This may expose personnel and possibly family members to carcinogens and other toxins that are still on the uniforms and PPE. When PPE must be transported or stored, it should be placed in a protective case or bag to prevent cross contamination and off gassing. Every attempt should be made to wash contaminated uniforms at the station in department provided extractors.