Study on the Introduction of a Simple Decontamination System at Fire Sites

This study aims to minimize pollution and secondary damage caused by hazardous substances at fire sites. To this end, researchers reproduced a fire experiment to analyze the hazardous chemicals remaining in the dispatched firefighting vehicles and heavy metals remaining in personal protective equipment, with a focus on whether decontamination was carried out. They evaluated the need for simple primary decontamination at the fire site and proposed the introduction of a simple decontamination system suitable for the field. The findings of this study suggest several recommendations. First, fire stations should provide a dedicated space for decontamination. Second, decontamination equipment capable of cleaning using hot water must be developed and integrated into fire pump vehicles. Third, for large-scale fires (Level 1 or higher), a decontamination vehicle must be dispatched and operated at the fire site.