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=====B-9 Cleaning Of Personal Protective Equipment======
===Non-Emergency Manual=== 
==Date Revised: 03/12/2025==
<sub>Last Modified: ~~LASTMOD~~ </sub>

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**Policy/Procedure** 


**1.** Turnout gear used on a routine basis shall be cleaned:
  - After every fire working fire, car fire or any fire where exposed to products of combustion\\ \\ 
  - When inspected in conjunction with the Fire Gear Inspection program ([[b_manual:b23|See Fire Gear Inspection B-23]] for further information)\\ \\ 
  - As soon as practical after contamination or exposure to excessive products of combustion, bodily fluids, blood, chemicals, or any other contaminating hazardous materials.\\ \\ 
  - “Wash Your Hood Sunday”- every Sunday you work, wash your hood and replace it with a clean hood.

**2.** Routine cleaning on a day-to-day basis shall consist of the following:
  - Fire personnel shall brush off loose debris from their turnout gear\\ \\ 
  - Fire personnel shall rinse gear with clear water, scrub with a brush, and repeat the rinsing step.\\ \\ 
  - Fire personnel shall initiate cleaning after an incident at which they have become contaminated while on scene, if possible.\\ \\ 

**3.** Advanced cleaning can be accomplished through the use of an extractor or other approved front load laundry machine, following gear manufacturer instructions.

**4.** Specialized cleaning may be needed for hazardous material or biological contamination. If needed, the Ohio EPA or City of Toledo’s Environmental Services Department may be referenced for guidelines and recommendations.

**5.** Drying shall be accomplished by hanging the garment to passively dry or use dedicated gear drivers if available. Dry gear with air circulation only, **DO NOT USE HEAT**. Members shall not use the hose dryer, which can contaminate fire gear or an automatic tumble dryer as the drying motion will degrade the gear’s vapor barrier.

**6.** Members shall refer to gear manufacturer guidelines for complete cleaning and drying instructions.

**7.** Company Commanders shall ensure that members under their command clean their PPE regularly.


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