Cleaning PPE After Disaster Response
Oct 2024
Outlines mandatory decontamination procedures, safety precautions, and approved sanitizing solutions for structural personal protective equipment exposed to contaminated flood waters.
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Disaster Exposure 2024
Oct 2024
An official IAFF safety resource page detailing the occupational importance of exposure reporting, tracking deployment activities via OSHA sheets, and logging critical incident documentation data points. -
Flood Water Exposure 2024
Oct 2024
An official IAFF safety resource page detailing dangerous flood water contaminants, associated infectious disease and chemical exposure risks, and protective gear recommendations for relief workers. -
Tetanus 2024
Oct 2024
An official IAFF safety resource page detailing tetanus transmission causes, high-risk populations, nervous system symptoms, and emergency wound management protocols. -
Large Vehicle Tire Fires
Sep 2024
Explains the explosive process of large vehicle tire fires, shock wave injury thresholds, and specific tactical hazard zones for responders. -
Responding to Train Derailments with Vent and Burn Considerations
Aug 2024
Outlines emergency response safety considerations, NTSB findings, and strict protocols regarding the use of vent and burn procedures during train derailments. -
Radiological Assistance Program Map
Jul 2024
Illustrates the geographic regions, headquarter locations, and emergency contact details for the NNSA’s Radiological Assistance Program (RAP). -
Burn Fund Assistance Application
May 2024
Access the IAFF Burn Fund Assistance Application to request financial support and resources for fire fighters and their families affected by burn injuries. -
Exposure to PAHs in Controlled Structure Fires
Mar 2024
Learn how polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and combustion byproducts from structure fires expose fire fighters to cancer risks and how exposure reduction practices can improve safety. -
Fentanyl Dermal Exposure Report
Mar 2024
Learn how fentanyl and synthetic opioid exposure can affect fire fighters and emergency responders, and explore protective measures, PPE recommendations, and safety practices to reduce occupational risk.