EMS may encounter chemically contaminated patients before full HAZMAT decontamination is established. Learn how early dry decontamination can help manage contamination, reduce secondary exposure, and bridge the gap to comprehensive decontamination.
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Before Full Decontamination Is Ready: What Should First Responders Do in the First Minutes?
Full technical decontamination takes time to establish. Learn what Fire and HAZMAT teams can do during the critical early response window to protect responders, manage contamination, coordinate with EMS, and begin appropriate decontamination.
