b'STATION SHOES VS. WORK BOOTSFire and EMS personnel regularly respond to incidents in which exposures to biologics and carcinogens can occur. It is not uncommon for personnel to step in hazardous substances(e.g., soot, blood, urine, vomitus, feces, etc.) with their response footwear during a call. To reduce contamination that may be brought into the station on the soles of response footwear, an alternate form of footwear (the station shoe) is authorized for wear inside the stations.An example of a station shoe could be a black, closed-toed non-safety shoe that is easy to clean if needed.Station shoes should be easy to change into and out ofquickly without delaying response to a call. Station shoes should be worn only in the Cold orSafe Zone (GREEN).Station shoes should not be worn when performing apparatus checks, responding to calls or performing work where safety shoes (impact and crush protection) are required.ABOVE: Turnouts are strictly prohibited in living Boot washers should be located in strategic areas whenquarters to prioritize the safety of firefighters and minimize their exposure to contaminants.moving from the RED zone into the YELLOW or GREEN zonesin the fire station.It is recommended that all fitness or exercise activities occur in the Cold or Safe Zone (GREEN) of fire stations. Participating in those activities within apparatus bays poses a substantial risk of personal contamination, as there is the potential for contaminants and toxic chemicals to enter the body through ingestion absorption, and respiration. The apparatus bays are recognized as the most hazardous and unsafe areas for such activities.11'