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Fire Dept. Coffee Takes the "Gross" out of Gross Decon

Posted on 26th June 2024

Gross decon, without the GROSS!

Health Risk Assessment

  • Efficient and Comprehensive Cleaning: The DeconPak holds u to 2.5 gallons of decontamination concentrate and features a high-pressure spray nozzle for thorough cleaning, even in hard-to-reach areas.
  • Ease of Use & Speed: Its ergonomic design allows rapid deployment, reducing manual labor and decontamination time, aligning with NFPA 1581's emphasis on quick and effective decon processes.
  • Controlled Solution Dispensing: The adjustable design ensures the right amount of decontamination concentrate is used, minimizing waste and maximizing effectiveness per PPE gear manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Portability & Convenience: The DeconPak is compact, portable, and can be used at the incident scene, reducing the time contaminants remain on your gear. The storage bracket ensures compliance even after long operations.
  • Singe-Use Solution Application: Fresh decontamination solution for each application eliminates the risk of reapplying contaminants, reducing secondary exposure and splash risks as per NFPA 1581.
  • Comprehensive Gear Decontamination: The high-pressure spray nozzle thoroughly cleans intricate gear parts, further reducing health risks.

As we've joined your conversations about health and safety, we recognized a lack of a consistent framework for these discussions. There is plenty of talk about solutions, but no consistent way to organize solutions to see if you are addressing all aspects of your life as a firefighter. We felt this was a disservice to the fire service and that reliable, consistent language was needed since these health considerations can have a significant impact on your quality of life.

To help you address and organize this information, we created The Health Continuum. This simple framework can help you evaluate and discuss your department's health risks and concerns. Read more about the continuum.

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