Aero Clave Portable Decontamination Unit

Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

PURPOSE:

This standard operating guideline is intended to provide guidance and direction for the safe operation of the AeroClave Room Decontamination System Unit (AeroClave).

PROCEDURE:

The AeroClave is intended to provide quick and efficient decontamination of equipment and vehicles. Operators will follow the manufacturer’s specifications that are outlined in the AeroClave RDS 3110 Operator Manual. Only the manufacture’s recommended cleaning solution will be used in the AeroClave. These solutions are AeroClave proprietary hydrogen peroxide solution and Vital Oxide solution. Copies of this manual, including the Materials Safety Data Sheets of all chemicals used, will be accessible at K: FD: AeroClave Info.

Safety Precautions

Proper personal protective equipment will be utilized based upon the MSDS recommendations of the product being used. Vital Oxide shall be the only chemical used, unless directed by Fire Administration. Personnel shall not use the hydrogen peroxide solution unless under the supervision of a Battalion Chief or member of Fire Administration.

Decontamination Operations

• Decontamination of Rescues– All personnel will be trained to operate the AeroClave unit in the rescue mode only. The AeroClave unit has been preprogramed to default to Rescue mode Crews may decon the Rescues when deemed necessary. Whenever the AeroClave unit is utilized, crews will fill out the AeroClave Rescue spreadsheet. The AeroClave Rescue Spreadsheet will be kept with the AeroClave unit.
• Decontamination of all other vehicles – Only specifically identified and trained personnel will be authorized to decontaminate vehicles other than MFRD Rescues (ex. Police vehicles, civilian vehicles, etc.) All requests to decontaminate vehicles other than the Rescues must go through the Battalion Chief on Duty. The Battalion Chief on Duty will ensure that all pertinent information is documented in the AeroClave Other Vehicle Spreadsheet and an email notification is sent to Fire Administration.
• Decontamination of facilities. - Only specifically identified and trained personnel will be authorized to decontaminate facilities. All requests for facilities decontamination must go through Fire Administration.