b'FIRE INVESTIGATIONboots. WAC 296-62 provides requirements for asbestos activities In 2022, the International Association of Arson Investigatorsand abatement, which includes encapsulating the hazard with (IAAI) updated its comprehensive guide to best practicesa thicker bag. With the uncertainty of specific hazards at the regarding the exposure risk fire investigators face once the firefire scene, a best practice should assume all gear and clothing is out and they begin their work to determine cause and origin.contaminated by fire-suppression activities contains asbestos. This comprehensive manual, developed with leading fire serviceThe encapsulated gear should be placed outside of the researchers, will provide best practices for those in the firepassenger compartment, in an external compartment. Transport service who work in our Fire Investigation Units. gear in a similar manner to a facility with an extractor or to an ISP.For updated information visitwscff.org/fireinvestigations. Upon arrival back at the fire station, and prior to personnel TRANSPORTING CONTAMINATEDtaking showers, wear appropriate PPE to open the turnout EQUIPMENT bag and let the turnouts off-gas outside the fire station. After showering and changing into a clean uniform, remove any tools Contaminated equipment, turnouts and hose should befrom turnouts and launder in extractor or repackage for transport transported back to the fire station in a manner designed toto designated cleaning station or ISP. reduce cross-contamination. That includes:Contaminated equipment, hose and turnouts transported Gear should be encapsulated utilizing a single-use, clearin the bed of a utility pickup will not need to be encapsulated. or well-marked heavy-duty plastic bag. The bag should be ofBe sure to wear appropriate PPE when handling contaminated sufficient size (42-gallon) and strength (6 mil) to contain allequipment and clean the transport vehicle after use.contaminated gear, including turnouts, helmet, mask, gloves and 19'