
Best Practice 1: Full personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn throughout the entire incident, including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during salvage and overhaul.
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Link: https://firefighterhealthsafety.org/safety/decon-procedures/
Description: Step-by-step guide on proper decontamination techniques to reduce cancer risks for firefighters
Category: Webpage & videos
Link: https://www.lionprotects.com/not-in-our-house
Description: Overview of practices to prevent carcinogen exposure at home after firefighting incidents.
Category: Webpage
Link: https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/decon/#!/training.cfm
Description: Comprehensive training program on firefighter decontamination methods
Category: Webpage & videos
Link: https://fasny.com/magazine_articles/the-fight-against-firefighter-cancer/
Description: An article on the ongoing battle against cancer risks within the firefighting profession
Category: Article
Description: An overview of decontamination methods in the field to reduce firefighter cancer risks
Category: Article
Description: Best practices and strategies for cancer prevention in fire service personnel
Category: Article
Description: A quick reference guide on 11 critical decontamination practices for firefighters
Category: Article
Link: https://www.nhmunicipal.org/town-city-article/best-practices-are-you-protecting-your-firefighters
Description: An article exploring best practices for protecting firefighters from carcinogens and other dangers
Category: Article
Description: Examining the risks and solutions for turnout gear contamination in fire stations
Category: Article
Link: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dfs/pdf/firefighter_cancer_reduction.pdf
Description: Brochure providing a summary of cancer prevention strategies for firefighters
Category: Brochure
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1HJIiZM0rM
Description: Educational video highlighting the importance of cancer prevention practices for firefighters
Category: Video
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWT4Ia0sU1s&list=WL&index=8
Description: Post Fire On Scene Decon
Category: Video
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaP8Z4Ggrps
Description: On scene decontamination
Category: Video
Link: https://blog.firedex.com/blog/a-beginniners-guide-decon-firefighting-procedure
Description: An introductory guide to firefighter decontamination procedures
Category: Article
Link: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/04/cancerbrochure.pdf
Description: Brochure outlining key strategies to reduce cancer risks for firefighters
Category: Brochure
Link: https://etdecon.com/firefighter-cancer-prevention/
Description: Cancer risk and turnout gear
Category: Webpage
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWbyEJ8J4O0
Description: Cancer mitigation for firefighters
Category: Video
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qPPOBrF0zA&t=7s
Description: Step-by-step instructions for proper on-scene decontamination
Category: Video
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngtonxJKTTA
Description: Decontamination procedures
Category: Video
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q39_GZuDR8
Description: Training video on gross decontamination
Category: Video