1. Decontamination
Our lives depends on it!

2. Decontamination
Decontamination – the process preformed or steps taken to rid personnel, equipment, or the environment of contamination caused by hazardous materials.

3. Why Decontaminate?
To be certain no further harm can result from the hazardous material.
To return people, equipment, and the environment to a safe level that existed prior to the incident.
TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

4. Why Decontaminate? You should establish a NO EXCEPTIONS policy. Why?
Acute and chronic health effects.
Environmental damage.

5. Why Decontaminate? Acute Health Effects:
Start from the time you come in contact with hazardous material.
Can be temporary, become a chronic illness, or be fatal!
A small amount of some hazardous materials can be fatal immediately.

6. Why Decontaminate? Chronic Effects: These health issues are permanent.
Some can be controlled with limited disability while others are career ending disabilities.
Can develop days, weeks, months, years later.
Can be caused by being exposed to a certain hazardous materials over a prolonged period (several incidents).
Can be caused from contact with equipment that was not decontaminated or not properly decontaminated.

7. Why Decontaminate? Environmental Effects:
If an area is not decontaminated anyone or anything that would come in contact with the hazardous material could be contaminated and then spread the contamination even further.
It can get into natural resources such as ground water and contaminate them.

8. How Contamination Occurs
Primary contamination occurs by direct contact with the hazardous material.
Secondary contamination can occur by:
contact with a contaminated person, equipment, or environment.
Contact with contaminated by products of the hazardous material. Such as: runoff, fumes, airborne products.

9. How Contamination Occurs
Secondary contamination can also occur away from the scene.
Examples:
Contaminated fire fighter
Contaminated equipment

10. How Contamination Occurs Contaminated Fire Fighter

11. How Contamination Occurs Contaminated Equipment

12. How to Prevent Secondary Contamination
Have a large enough and secured perimeter around the incident.
Evacuate public and non essential personnel from the secured perimeter (only needed personnel should be in the hot or warm zones).
Decontaminate personnel, equipment, and apparatus PRIOR to leaving the warm zone and entering the “safe” (cold) zone.
Secured Perimeter: Need to keep an eye on media personnel. They will try and sneak around barriers to get the footage they want.

13. How the Human Body is Exposed
The body can be exposed to hazardous materials by four (4) methods.
Inhalation
Absorption
Ingestion
Injection

14. How the Human Body is Exposed
Inhalation
This is the most common form of exposure.
It is also the most damaging.
When vapors are inhaled they can be directly absorbed into the blood stream.
Inhalation injuries can cause respiratory and/or organ damage.

15. How the Human Body is Exposed
Absorption
Hazardous materials can be absorbed either through the skin or the eyes.
By being absorbed through the skin it can get into the blood stream.
Being absorbed through the eyes is a direct connection to the CNS.
Eyes are very vulnerable because the eye tissue has an increased absorbency rate.
Cuts and moisture enhance absorbency.

16. How the Human Body is Exposed
Ingestion
This is usually through a secondary means:
Eating food/drink without properly washing your hands and face. Not eating in a clean environment or from a clean surface. You shouldn’t eat or drink in the Hot or Warm zones.
Smoking
Chewing on pens, pencils, eye glasses, etc.

17. How the Human Body is Exposed
Injection
Not as common but obvious possible in our profession.
Can be done by kneeling down on something sharp and puncturing through PPE and skin.
Getting caught on something and tearing PPE and puncturing skin.
From projectiles from an explosion or falling debris.
When you have a “suit” on it is not recommended that you kneel and put your knee on the ground. Try and prevent any part of your body other than you feet to touch the ground.

18. How the Human Body is Exposed
Good To Know Sh…(Stuff)
Don’t forget about radiation exposures. They can fall under all four (4) categories of exposure as well.
Some hazardous chemical vapors are so toxic that they can be absorbed into or permeate through the rubber on your SCBA face mask.
Radiation:
Inhaled – this can be vary lethal (alpha)
Absorbed – possibly by a radioactive liquid that gets on the skin
Ingestion – eating, smoking, etc. (the same as chemicals)
Injection – by tearing your suit/skin on something contaminated by radiation

19. How Equipment Becomes Exposed
The primary way equipment is exposed in being used in direct contact with the hazardous materials during the operations to contain/confine the spill/leak.
The secondary way equipment can become exposed is by contaminated personnel touching the equipment or being exposed to runoff, vapors or fumes.
Some equipment can become impregnated with the hazardous materials such as brooms, fire hoses, turnout gear, wooden handles on tools or wooden tools, etc.
Some of these tools may not be able to be decontaminated and will have to be disposed of.

20. How Equipment Becomes Exposed
GTKS
Contaminated apparatus and tools must be decontaminated with the proper decontamination solution at the scene. The equipment or tools should be confined until it can be checked by a specialist to verify there is no hidden contamination.
Contaminated or potentially contaminated equipment or tools should not be taken back to the fire station to be decontaminated. It should be done on the scene.
Don’t assume that by isolating the equipment or tools for a while that it will take care of the contamination. Some hazardous materials can take years to degrade to a point that they would be safe to handle, if ever.

21. Decontamination Methods
The four (4) methods of decontamination:
Dilution
Absorption
Chemical Degradation
Isolation and Disposal

22. Decontamination Methods
DILUTION:
Most commonly used form of decontamination.
Flushing the chemical, normally with water, to dilute and remove it from people and equipment.
Quick and economical because of its availability.
LIMITATIONS:
Water reactive chemicals.
Runoff must be contained and disposed of properly.
Reduces the concentration, but not the chemical make-up, of the chemical.

23. Decontamination Methods
Absorption:
Used for equipment and environment.
Can use soil, sand, ash, commercial products (absorbent pads and pigs, etc.)
LIMITATIONS:
Absorbent must be inert so it doesn’t react to the chemical.
Not practical for use on people (most of the time).
It can become a hazardous waste problem.

24. Decontamination Methods
Chemical Degradation:
Chemically alters the chemical to make it inert or less hazardous.
Can use products such as bleach, drain cleaner, washing soda, lime, detergent, isopropyl alcohol.
Can be easier to dispose of.
LIMITATIONS:
It can take a long time to confirm the recommended product to use.
May not be able to find a ready supply of the product.
NEVER appropriate for decontamination of people. There can be significant heat generated by the product and chemical reacting.

25. Decontamination Methods
Isolation and Disposal:
Requires it to be disposed of properly.
Can include equipment, clothes, soil, runoff that can not be adequately decontaminated.
Little additional hazardous waste is produced.
LIMITATION:
Must wait on a hazardous materials clean-up contractor to arrive.
Can be very expensive. Both for the clean-up itself, as well as, equipment replacement or environmental repair (replacing soil, plants, etc.)

26. Decontamination
There are some questions that need to be answered before decontamination can be set-up.
What is the chemical?
What are the circumstances?
What resources will be needed?

27. Decontamination What is the chemical?
Need to identify the product and the concentration of the chemical.
How will it react under the current circumstances (need to know its physical and chemical properties).
How will it effect people and the environment.
How will it react under current circumstances – Will it float or sink on water, will it be a solid, gas, liquid, jell, etc.

28. Decontamination What are the circumstances?
Weather conditions (current and expected)
Exposures
Evacuations will effect how and where you decontaminate.
Where to locate the decontamination site:
Site needs to be close enough to prevent spread of contaminates, but far enough away to be in a safe area.
The best site is uphill and upwind away from any manholes, drains, or water ways.
Decon is set up in the warm zone. It starts as you exit the “hot zone” and works it way to the “cold zone”.
It needs to be clearly marked so responders with limited visibility can see it.
Weather can determine if remote decon will be necessary.
Exposures – buildings, water ways, populated area vs less populated area, etc.

29. Decontamination What resources will be needed? Equipment: Supplies:
Water
Showers / wands
Hoses
Transportation
Supplies:
Liquid surgical soap or body soap
Decon solutions (what is recommended by manufacturer – make sure safe to be used on responders or just equipment)
Shampoo
Nail brushes
Towels / sheets / blankets
Clean clothes
Personnel
Number of personnel will depend on the decon set-up that will be needed.
Equipment:
water – are tankers needed?, truck water enough?, hydrants?
transportation – want to use something that can be easily deconned, try not to use school buses.

30. Decontamination Steps
The nine (9) step decontamination process:
Establish an Entry Point
Clearly mark it.
Provide an area for tool drop (on contaminated side).
Primary Decontamination
Removes as much gross contaminate as possible.
Rinse, scrub, rinse.
Use low pressure water streams to avoid splashing and overspray.
Contain as much runoff as possible.
Decon personnel should be in the same level or one step lower protection as the entry personnel.
Start at head of responder and work down.
Entry Point:
Marking - FLORESCENT GREEN cones mark the entry to the standard decon area. The first cones closest to the hot zone have flashing AMBER LEDS lights (Eflares) and/or green lightsticks on them. The other cones guiding you into and through the decon line have green lightsticks on them as well.
ORANGE cones mark the entry to the emergency decon area. The first cones closest to the hot zone have flashing RED LEDS lights (Eflares) and/or RED lightsticks on them. The other cones guiding you into and through the decon line have RED lightsticks on them as well.
Tool Drop – Prefer to use a table or something elevated for ease of picking tools up or putting them down.

31. Decontamination Steps
SCBA Removal / Replacement**
For re-entry personnel:
If highly contaminated the entire SCBA should be replaced.
If low risk incident, just the bottle can be changed.
SCBA is passed from the clean side of the decon line to the contaminated.
If unable to decontaminate on site the contaminated SCBA is placed in a bag and tagged for offsite cleaning and placed on the contaminated side of the decon line.
If bottles are being filled on the incident site…the bottles must be decontaminated prior to leaving the decon area.
Decon personnel DO NOT assist in filling bottles or taking them to the fill station. A separate crew will be needed to do this task.
For personnel that will not be re-entering:
SCBA is removed BUT THE FACEPIECE REMAINS ON AND THEY CONTINUE TO “BREATH AIR” UNTIL PPE IS COMPLETELY REMOVED IN STEP FOUR (4). Decon personnel will be needed to hold the SCBA until it is removed.

32. Decontamination Steps
Removal and Isolation of Protective Clothing**
Remove protective clothing from top to bottom (turn the protective clothing inside out as you take it off).
The contaminated clothing is to be bagged and placed into salvage drum for disposal.
If structural gear (turn-out’s) are used and can be decontaminated…they are to be placed in a bag, tagged, and set aside for offsite cleaning.
Finish removing the SCBA. Place in bag, tag, and set aside for offsite cleaning if needed.
** NOTE – steps three (3) and four (4) may need to be switched if personnel are in Level A protection.

33. Decontamination Steps
Removal of Personal Clothing
The decision to do this onsite or offsite is based on weather conditions and whether transportation is available.
Clothing should be placed in a bagged and placed in a salvage drum for disposal.
Personal items (watches, rings, wallets, etc.) should be placed in a separate bag and tagged for possible offsite decontamination.
RESPONDERS SHOULD REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS BEFORE “SUITING UP” AND ENTERING THE HOT ZONE.

34. Decontamination Steps
Body Decontamination
This is usually done offsite.
Wash entire body with soap, ESPECIALLY the head, ears, nails, and groin.
The runoff should be contained.
All items used for cleaning (soap, wash cloths, brushes, bottles, etc.) are used only once and should be bagged and placed in a salvage drum for disposal.
Drying Off and Providing Clean Clothing
Use towels or sheets for drying.
Use only once and bag and tag them and place in a salvage drum for disposal.
Put on clean clothes or disposable clothing such as coveralls or hospital gowns, slippers or rubber thongs.

35. Decontamination Steps
Medical Evaluation
ALL decontaminated personnel should be evaluated by trained medical personnel (usually EMS)
Anyone needing treatment for chemical exposure or injuries or other medical problems will be triaged at this step.
Transportation and Documentation
If all nine (9) steps are used due to the high risk of the incident, this final step is used for observation, rest, recovery, and treatment. If needed, transport for continued monitoring.
Record (document) as much information as possible on the personnel that are decontaminated (i.e.: chemical exposed too, how they where exposed, what their job was, before and after medical evaluation results, etc.).

36. Decontaminating the Victim
Handling contaminated victims:
If a contaminated victim is treated the same as “regular” victims…a serious secondary emergency can be created.
The victim can have greater effects of the chemical they have been exposed too.
Unexposed rescuers become exposed.
The transport vehicle and the hospital can become contaminated.

37. Decontaminating the Victim
Basic Decontamination, packaging, and transport procedures:
Remove victim to a safe but remote site.
Avoid being contaminated. WHERE APPROPRIATE PPE. Wear neoprene, viton, butyl rubber gloves over your latex gloves. They provide greater chemical protection.
Remove victim’s clothing.
Place clothing in a bag and tag it and set aside for disposal.
Place personal items in a separate bag and tag it for offsite cleaning or disposal.

38. Decontaminating the Victim
Remove as much contaminate as possible using appropriate decon solutions. i.e.: water, soap, etc..
Dry the victim and placed used towels / sheets in a bag and tag and set aside for disposal.
Place victim on a clean sheet and wrap them in it.
Place the victim on a plastic sheet and wrap them the same way (can also use a body bag).

39. Decontaminating the Victim
Place plastic down with sheet on top. Then place the victim on the sheet and fold in order
1-6
Sheet 5 2 3 6
Plastic 1 4

40. Decontaminating the Victim
Protect the transport vehicle if necessary.
Separate the cab from the patient compartment (close door or place plastic over it)
Use plastic to cover all equipment and cabinets in patient compartment and tape the seams.
Wear PPE during transport if necessary. (shouldn’t be needed other than proper gloves.)
Alert the receiving facility of the victim, what has been done to decontaminate the victim, what they were exposed to / contaminated with, any S/S and treatment that has been done.
Provide the hospital with as much information on the chemical as possible. i.e.: MSDS, labels, etc.

41. Mass Decontamination
This type of decontamination is only used for victims.
This type of decontamination is usually used on incidents involving W.M.D.’s
The methods used can go from simple to more complex depending on the personnel and equipment available by initial arriving units.
The most difficult hurdle to cross is keeping victims on scene and in a separate area from non victims.
Convincing victims of the necessity of the need to be decontaminated may also present some difficulties.

42. Mass Decontamination
Not all persons at the scene need decontamination.
Do they have product on them?
Were they in the immediate vicinity of the hazardous chemical that was released?
Were they in a confined area when a hazardous material was released?
Are they showing signs and symptoms of exposure to a hazardous material?
Just because they were in the building or in the area doesn’t necessarily mean they need to be decontaminated.

43. Mass Decontamination
The steps used for mass decontamination are similar to the steps used in “standard” decontamination but the process used if different.
This process is only used for victims not exhibiting signs and symptoms of exposure.
Establish an Entry Point
Mark as clearly as possible
Have someone there to explain to the victims what they will need to do and direct them to proper line (if using separate lines – male/female).

44. Mass Decontamination Gross Decontamination Clothing Removal
This station is used to remove the majority of the contamination.
Biological agent – Flush with water or lightly wet down to prevent it from becoming airborne.
Chemical agent – Wipe visible agent off (no water)
Clothing Removal
Have victims remove as much clothing as they are comfortable with – preferably down to their underwear.
If possible each victims clothing should be bagged separately and tagged to identify the victim (triage tags are good for this).
4. Wash Station
This station is for the victims to clean personal items such as eye glasses, jewelry, wallets – what ever they want to keep with them.
Use a bleach & water mixture (spray bottle or tub) – allow items to soak 2-5 minutes and rinse with water.
**easiest way is to have them thoroughly spray them down and place in a ziplock bag and take it with them through the rest of the decon process.

45. Mass Decontamination 5. Primary Decontamination
Use copious amounts of water
If possible provide soap for the victims to use
Drying Off and Clean Clothes
Use towels or sheets for drying and then place in salvage drum for disposal.
We will probably have to provide disposable clothing such as coveralls or hospital gowns, slippers or rubber thongs.
7. Medical Evaluation / Transport
Most victims that went through this decontamination process shouldn’t need this station.
Any victims needing evaluation or treatment will be triaged at this station. Victim will then be sent to the designated area for his/her triage level for further treatment and transport.

46. Mass Decontamination
Victims showing signs and symptoms are decontaminated and packaged the same as our personnel would be, BUT NOT USING THE RESPONDING PERSONNELS DECONTAMINATION AREA.
Run off used from the mass decontamination area, both standard and emergency, doesn’t have to be contained but we should make every effort to try too. Once the incident “slows down” you need to make sure you would contain the runoff from any further victims that would use the decontamination area.

47. Mass Decontamination
BE SURE TO DO YOUR BEST TO PROTECT THE MODESTY OF THE VICTIMS BEING DECONTAMINATED!!!
If possible use separate lines for male and female victims. If unable too, send victims through in groups by gender.
If needed have airspace around the incident closed. Why? News media camera’s taking photos.
You can (and should) use apparatus, sheets, blankets, plastic to help protect their modesty.
Don’t forget - Today’s world is sue happy!!!
Remember the following:
Biological Agents – Flush, Strip, Flush, Cover
Chemical Agents – Wipe, Strip, Flush, Cover

48. LCHMT Decontamination Set-up’s
The LCHMT Decontaminations Set-ups:
Minor Incident Decon
Basic Decon (5 step)
Full Decon (9 step)
Mass Decon
Mass Decon Set-Up #1 (1 Engine Set-up)
Mass Decon Set-Up #2 (2 Engine Set-up)
Mass Decon Set-Up #3 (2 Engine Set-Up)
Mass Decon Set-Up #4 (2 Engine and Ariel Ladder Set-up)
Mass Decon Tent

49. LCHMT Decontamination Set-up
Personnel numbers listed on all decon set-ups are the minimum number of personnel needed to operate the decontamination process not the number to set it up, personnel for running equipment/supplies back and forth or EMS.

50. Minor Incident Decontamination
Requires a minimum of 4 personnel but preferably 8 personnel. It consist of:
Entry Point with tool drop off area
Primary Decontamination
SCBA Removal/Replacement
PPE Removal and Isolation
Medical Evaluation
Emergency Decontamination Area

51. Minor Incident Decontamination
Personnel Assignments:
2 personnel for Primary Decon Area
2 personnel to assist with SCBA Removal/Replacement & PPE Removal Area
2 additional personnel at SCBA Removal/Replacement & PPE Removal Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decontamination Area

52. Minor Incident Decontamination
Personnel Assignments:
2 personnel for Primary Decon Area
2 personnel to assist with SCBA Removal/Replacement & PPE Removal Area
2 additional personnel at SCBA Removal/Replacement & PPE Removal Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decontamination Area

53. Basic Decon Set-Up (5 Step)
Requires a minimum of 10 personnel preferably 12 personnel.
It consist of:
Entry Point with tool drop off area
Primary Decontamination
SCBA Removal/replacement
PPE removal and isolation
Medical Evaluation
Emergency Decontamination Area

54. Basic Decon Set-Up (5 Step)
Personnel Assignments:
2 personnel for Primary Decon Area
4 personnel to assist with SCBA Removal/Replacement & PPE Removal Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decon
2 personnel for Emergency Decon Drying off Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decontamination Packaging Area
*** If using the second decon deck you will need to add two additional personnel for it ***

55. Basic Decon Set-Up Personnel Assignments:
2 personnel for Primary Decon Area
4 personnel to assist with SCBA Removal/Replacement & PPE Removal Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decon
2 personnel for Emergency Decon Drying off Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decontamination Packaging Area
*** If using the second decon deck you will need to add two additional personnel for it ***

56. Full Decon Set-Up (9-step)
Requires a minimum of 16 personnel preferably 18 personnel.
It consist of:
Entry Point and tool drop off area
Primary Decontamination
SCBA Removal (NO SCBA REPLACEMENT – one entry allowed per 24hr)
PPE Removal and Isolation
Personal Clothing Removal (may be done off site)
Individual Showers (may be done off site)
Drying Off and Clean Cloths (may be done off site)
Medical Evaluation (onsite and off site if off site is used)
Medical transportation (if needed) and documentation (onsite and off site if off site is used)
Emergency Decontamination Area

57. Full Decon Set-Up (9-step)
Personnel Assignments:
4 personnel for Primary Decon Area
4 personnel to assist with SCBA Removal/Replacement & PPE Removal Area
** 1 for Personal Clothing Removal Area
** 1 for Drying Off and Clean Clothes Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decon
2 personnel for Emergency Decon Drying off Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decon Packaging Area
** 1 additional personnel for Personal Clothing Removal Area
** 1 additional personnel for Drying Off and Clean Clothes Area
** This part of the decon process may be done off site.

58. Full Decon Set-Up Personnel Assignments:
4 personnel for Primary Decon Area
4 personnel to assist with SCBA Removal/Replacement & PPE Removal Area
** 1 for Personal Clothing Removal Area
** 1 for Drying Off and Clean Clothes Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decon
2 personnel for Emergency Decon Drying off Area
2 personnel for Emergency Decon Packaging Area
** 1 additional personnel for Personal Clothing Removal Area
** 1 additional personnel for Drying Off and Clean Clothes Area
** This part of the decon process may be done off site.

59. Mass Decon Set-Up #1 (1 Engine)
Requires a minimum of 4 personnel (for initially arriving). As soon as possible 11 personnel
Consist of:
1 Engine
Entry Point (one for Male, one for female)
Gross Decontamination Area
Clothing removal and Isolation
Primary Decontamination Area
Wash station
Drying off and clean cloths area
Medical Check Area (for needed victims)

60. Mass Decon Set-Up #1 (1 Engine)
Personnel Assignments:
2 personnel for Gross Decon (1 for each line)
2 personnel for Primary Decon (1 for each line)
4 personnel for Clothing Removal Area (2 for each line - 1 to bag clothing, 1 to tag the clothing).
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
2 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process (one for each line).
The personnel directing the victims at the end of the decon line will determine if they need to go to the medical evaluation area, to a designated area, or be free to leave the scene.

61. Mass Decon Set-Up #1 Personnel Assignments:
2 personnel for Gross Decon (1 for each line)
2 personnel for Primary Decon (1 for each line)
4 personnel for Clothing Removal Area (2 for each line - 1 to bag clothing, 1 to tag the clothing).
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
2 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process ( one for each line).

62. Mass Decon Set-Up #2 (2 Engines)
Requires a minimum of 4 personnel (for initially arriving). As soon as possible 15 personnel.
Consist of:
2 Engines
Entry point
Gross Decontamination Area
Clothing Removal and Isolation
Primary Decontamination Area
Wash Station
Drying Off and Clean Cloths Area
Medical Check Area (for needed victims)

63. Mass Decon Set-Up #2 (2 Engines)
Personnel Assignments:
2 personnel for Gross Decon (1 for each line)
2 personnel for Primary Decon (1 for each line)
2 additional personnel for Gross Decon (1 for each line)
2 additional personnel for Primary Decon (1 for each line)
4 personnel for Clothing Removal Area (2 for each line - 1 to bag clothing, 1 to tag the clothing).
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
2 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process (one for each line).

64. Mass Decon Set-Up #2 Personnel Assignments:
2 personnel for Gross Decon (1 for each line)
2 personnel for Primary Decon (1 for each line)
2 additional personnel for Gross Decon (1 for each line)
2 additional personnel for Primary Decon (1 for each line)
4 personnel for Clothing Removal Area (2 for each line - 1 to bag clothing, 1 to tag the clothing).
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
2 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process ( one for each line).

65. Mass Decon Set-Up #3 (2 Engines)
Requires minimum of 1 personnel (for initially arriving). As soon as possible 10 personnel.
Consist of:
2 Engines
Entry point
Gross Decontamination Area
Clothing Removal and Isolation
Primary Decontamination Area
Wash Station
Drying Off and Clean Cloths Area
Medical Check Area (for needed victims)

66. Mass Decon Set-Up #3 (2 Engines)
Personnel Assignments:
1 personnel for Gross Decon
3 additional personnel for Gross Decon
4 personnel for Clothing Removal Area (2 to bag clothing, 2 to tag the clothing).
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
1 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process.

67. Mass Decon Set-Up #3 Personnel Assignments:
1 personnel for Gross Decon
3 additional personnel for Gross Decon
4 personnel for Clothing Removal Area (2 to bag clothing, 2 to tag the clothing).
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
1 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process.

68. Mass Decon Set-Up #4 (2 Engines, 1 Aerial Ladder)
Requires a minimum of 1 personnel (for initial arriving). As soon as possible 7 personnel.
Consist of:
2 Engines, 1 Aerial Ladder
Entry point
Gross Decontamination Area
Clothing Removal and Isolation
Primary Decontamination Area
Wash Station
Drying Off and Clean Cloths Area
Medical Check Area (for needed victims)

69. Mass Decon Set-Up #4 (2 Engines, 1 Aerial Ladder)
Personnel Assignments:
1 personnel for Gross Decon
4 personnel for Clothing Removal Area (2 to bag clothing, 2 to tag the clothing).
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
1 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process.
You can actually run this initially without anyone holding a hoseline. The aerial ladder stream will do the gross decon the engine master streams will do the primary decon.

70. Mass Decon Set-Up #4 Personnel Assignments:
1 personnel for Gross Decon
4 personnel for Clothing Removal Area (2 to bag clothing, 2 to tag the clothing).
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
1 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process.

71. Mass Decon Tent
Requires a minimum of 6 personnel to set it up and operate it.
Consist of:
Entry Point
Clothing Removal and Isolation Area
Primary Decontamination
Wash Station
Drying Off and Clean Cloths Area
Medical Check Area (for needed victims)

72. Mass Decon Tent Personnel Assignments:
6 personnel to set the tent up
Reassign the 6 personnel to the following:
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
1 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process.
4 personnel to the Clothing Removal Area (2 for each line - 1 to bag clothing, 1 to tag the clothing).

73. Mass Decon Tent Personnel Assignments: 6 personnel to set the tent up
Reassign the 6 personnel as follows:
1 personnel to direct victims into the proper line and explain what they need to do.
1 personnel to direct victims after they complete the decon process.
4 personnel to the Clothing Removal Area (2 for each line - 1 to bag clothing, 1 to tag the clothing).

74. Decontaminating Hand Tools, Equipment, and Apparatus
The manufacturer of the chemical that was spilled should be contacted to find out what is the best means to decontaminate the tool, equipment, and/or apparatus.
They will also recommend what to use to decontaminate it.
You can also confer with the clean up contractor that will be cleaning up after the incident.
They may also take care of decontaminating it for us.
Depending on the hazardous material that was involved the tool, equipment, or apparatus may not be able to be decontaminated.

75. Decontaminating Hand Tools, Equipment, and Apparatus
The LCHMT carries Spilfyter Decontamination solutions #1,2,3,4 & 5. Also carry bleach and dish soap.
SPILFYTER DECON SOLUTIONS ARE NOT TO BE USED TO DECONTAMINATE PERSONNEL, HAZMAT SUITS OR TURNOUT GEAR!!!!
Per Spilfyter they can be used for SCBA, harness and outside of mask. BUT, we should verify this with the manufacturer of them.

76. Decontaminating Equipment
Decontamination Solution #1:
Used as first wash for unknown contaminates such as inorganic acids, metal processing waste, solvents and organic materials, PBBs (Polybrominated Biphenals), PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenals) and Etiological materials.
Decontamination Solution #2:
Used as second wash for unknown contaminates. Inants and etiological materials such as heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, etc.), pesticides, chlorinated phenols, dioxins, and non-acid inorganic waste.
Decontamination Solution #3:
Used as third wash for unknown contaminates such as solvents and inorganic compounds, PBBs, PCBs, oils, and greases, or unspecified waste not suspected to be contaminated with pesticides. Can also be used as a general purpose rinse for Decon Solutions 1 and 2.
Decontamination Solution #4:
Used for base and caustic contaminates such as organic bases, alkali and caustic waste.
Decontamination Solution #5:
Used for final wash down for Decon Solutions 1,2,3, & 4. Can also be used to decontaminate certain types of radioactive contaminates.

77. Conclusion
Decontamination is the most important job we can do for ourselves, our personnel and victims.
It is also the most important job we can do to protect our FAMILIES.