b'FIRE STATION LAYOUT FGM ARCHITECTS 2012-2023.All new station design should include direct-source captureRemoving carpet and installing hard-surface flooring, such as diesel exhaust handling systems for all vehicles and for everypolished concrete, is one way to mitigate these exposures, as solid apparatus bay. These can be retrofitted into existing stations. surfaces are easier to clean than carpet.The HVAC system in living and working areas should beSimilarly, furniture and fixtures in fire stations attract and positive pressure and systems in the apparatus bay andcollect dirt and biological toxins. A 2011 study by the University of decon areas must be negative pressure to prevent airborneWashington Field Research and Consultation Group found MRSA on contaminants from entering the Cold or Safe Zone (GREEN). Airchairs, phones, computers and kitchen counters in fire stations in vestibules are now common in the Transition Zone (YELLOW)western Washington. This study shows the importance of keeping of new fire station designs to help reduce cross-contaminationfrequently touched items clean and disinfected.between Hot Zone (RED) and Cold or Safe Zone (GREEN). For new fire station design, plan adequate space requirements To avoid exposures to UV light, turnout gear should be storedfor turnout cleaning extractors and SCBA washers to clean in an enclosed ventilated room (NFPA Standard 1851). turnouts and SCBAs in-house, or provide an area to package Carpet in fire stations acts like a sponge, collecting dirt, soot,turnouts at the station prior to shipping to an independent service feces, MRSA, staph, blood and other potentially infectious materialsprovider (ISP) for third-party cleaning. Follow manufacturers (OPIM) from response footwear worn by fire and EMS personnel.instructions on methods for cleaning turnouts.9'