A blacklight study from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center shows what firefighters already know but rarely see, contaminants travel everywhere. From turnout gear to apparatus cabs, station surfaces, personal vehicles, and even the home environment, the spread is constant and often invisible. Emergency Technical Decon breaks down the study in a new blog post, highlighting why modern decontamination protocols must extend beyond the fireground.
Where does Emergent fit in? Exposure control only works when it is documented. Our platform gives departments a simple way to log every gear cleaning, inspection, on-scene exposure, and station decon step in one place. These records support NFPA 1851 compliance and create long-term documentation that protects both firefighters and departments.
Read the full Emergency Techincal Decon blog and see how stronger decon practices paired with accurate tracking builds a safer path forward for the fire service.
