Doctor evaluations for students are beginning. Battalion 4 By Chief Molly Douce Members of Battalion 4 have recently been discussing the merits of our decontamination procedures and whether they are adequate to protect members. It is Department policy to do gross decon at an emergency scene. It is Department policy to get replacement gear in the event of major decontamination, i.e. bloodborne pathogens, other hazardous materials, asbestos. The WAC requires bunking gear to be washed at least prior to each clothing inspection and since we do that twice a year, at a minimum, bunking gear is to be washed two times a year.
Decontamination is important in maintaining firefighters' health.
The commitment to the long-term health of our employees and their families. In multi-floor stations, have an expectation that stairs will replace sliding the pole. Fire Buffs work at a fire scene. In 1999, the Buffs responded to 154 incidents. Currently, there are 19 active Buffs.