SOG 420-07 Post Fire Gross Decontamination Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the protocols, procedures, and terminology for Post Fire Gross Decontamination according to SOG 420-07.

SOG 420-07

The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Guideline titled Post Fire Gross Decontamination.

Gross Decon Setup Location

Located in the warm zone, generally set up by the first arriving suppression apparatus closest to the products of combustion.

Driver Operator

The individual responsible for establishing and overseeing the Gross Decon area and process.

Green traffic cone

Used to mark the nozzle location of the approved Decon Hose Line.

Decon Hose Line

A brush-fire flat hose equipped with a garden style nozzle and a rain droplet setting to provide high flow but lower pressure flushing.

Systematic Rinsing Procedure

Personnel rinse off debris from the collar-line down, focusing on collection points such as the armpit and groin areas.

Drop Zone

An area in the warm zone, remote and downwind of Rehab, where all PPE (except Bunker pants and structural boots) is left.

Goose-necked

The procedure of twisting and taping a Decon Bag, folding it over on itself, and twisting and taping it a second time to minimize off-gassing.

Highly exposed personnel

Personnel who performed interior tasks with thick smoke conditions, such as Fire Attack or Primary Search.

Out-of-service time

Up to one (1) hour of time allowed for full decontamination of highly exposed personnel at the station, as determined by the Battalion Chief.

Shower within the hour

The priority requirement for all personnel exposed to products of combustion to reduce toxin absorption into the body.

Go-Bag

A personal assembly containing a clean uniform (Class D or jumpsuit, socks, footwear, etc.) accessed after exposure to toxins.

Fire Rescue approved wipes

Used for gross cleaning of the head, neck, face, and hands after doffing PPE in the Drop Zone.

Clean municipal (hydrant) water

The only approved water source for the Gross Decon process to ensure it is not stagnant or contaminated.

NFPA 1851

One of the primary authorities and sets of recommendations followed for cleaning PPE and equipment.