DECON SECOND THOUGHTS

DECON SECOND THOUGHTS

— A tremendous amount of logistics is involved.

— Several disposable suits failed quickly in armpits and legs. Rainsuits should have been used.

— Some disposable suits were too small, and some had no booties.

— Powdered soaps did not work well in sprayers.

— Synthetic hose cleaned up easily, while cotton jacket hose was salvaged.

— Need for more drying towels on haz-mat vehicle for body drying.

— Need for more hand soaps and paper towels for spot washing.

— Need for plastic, 30-gallon garbage cans to hold the waste.

— Chief officer must be in charge of decon.

— Obtain decon vest for identification of the team.

— Explore the possibility of investing in an enclosed decon trailer for the department or county.

— A paramedic/firefighter conducted medical triage after decon.

— Set up tape lines and folding metal signs for the decon process.

— Share your decon layout plan with mutual-aid responders in advance.

— Maintain exposure reports for all responders.

— Document decon ops in detail to gain a better understanding of logistics and supplies used.

— Increase stock levels of disposable clothing, towels, blankets, footwear, and plastic pools.

— Watch the resource level so the decon does not deplete personnel for overhaul and cleanup.

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