b'L O G I S T I C SSPECIFICS ON HOSE CLEANING APPARATUS DECONTAMINATION, Contaminated fire hose should be cleaned per NFPA 1962CLEANING AND DISINFECTINGStandard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose,Proper apparatus decontamination, cleaning and disinfecting are Couplings, and Nozzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose.vital in limiting fire fighter exposure to contaminants. It is recommended to dry brush the hose using a soft- toAll apparatus cabs, compartments and equipment should medium-bristle brush. However, if the dirt cannot be thoroughlybe cleaned weekly and decontaminated after every incident or brushed from the hose, or if the hose has come in contact withtraining that involved contaminants.harmful materials, the hose should be washed. Covered (nitrile,Parking upwind, keeping windows closed, and heaters and air rubber) hoses can be wiped dry.conditioners off during fireground operations will minimize the Unroll the hose and stretch it out in its entirety on a clean, levelvolume of airborne contaminants that enters the cab. surface. Thoroughly rinse the fire hose with clean water. All cleaning can be done utilizing cleaning solutions, Fill a large bucket with mild, soapy water. The water should bedesignated rags, mop buckets, brushes and disinfectants. HEPA ambient temperature. Using a long-handled brush with soft tovacuums are useful tools to pick up soot and other loose debris medium bristles, scrub the entire length of the hose.prior to cleaning with wet agents.Turn the hose over and scrub the opposite side.Apparatus cab cleaning should use a top-down cleaning Using a garden hose, completely rinse the soap from bothmethod, followed by disinfecting. Special attention should be sides of the hose. paid to computers, radios, map books, seats, steering wheel, Dry the hose thoroughly using the method best suited forfloorboards and headsets. Disinfecting is intended to prevent the the weather conditions and facility equipment (hanging in hosespread of contagious illnesses such as C. difficile, MRSA, staph, etc.tower, hose dryer, etc.). All cloth surfaces should be cleaned using a vacuum and/or Gloves shall be worn while cleaning hoses to protect againststeam extractor.dermal exposure. Remove all equipment and use the top-down method to clean apparatus compartments. All equipment should be cleaned prior to being placed back on the apparatus.After cleaning is complete, utilize the departments cleaning program for the rags and mops. Wash hands, face and neck or take a shower.UV-C light disinfecting has been a feature added to many patient compartment boxes on apparatus. Make certain to follow manufacturer recommendations for the proper use and cleaning.CLEANING THE APPARATUS CABApparatus cabs should be used and designed to reduce cross-contamination. Some manufacturers offer a clean cab package and should be a best practice when ordering apparatus.All apparatus should have designated turnout compartments that are separate from the cab for all crew members. Turnouts should not be routinely allowed in the cab of the apparatus, with the exception of responding to emergencies or participating in trainings. No contaminated turnouts should be allowed in anyapparatus cab.After an incident or training that involves contaminants, all turnouts should be grossly decontaminated on scene, encapsulated in designated disposable bags and be transported to a fire station for proper cleaning.52'