Rescue Wipes Standard Operating Procedure 

DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE 

A minimum of 5 Rescue Wipes are recommended for proper decontamination. 

​Doffing PPE & Decontaminating Skin

1. Exposed personnel move from the decontamination area to the designated doffing area.
2. Position self near large plastic bag used for transporting turnout pants, jacket, hood and gloves. Place items in bag as removed.
3. Remove gloves.
4. Use a Rescue Wipe to clean hands.
5. Don nitrile gloves.
6. Remove facepiece, helmet and hood.
7. Use a separate Rescue Wipe to clean face, neck, and ears.
8. Remove turnout jacket.
9. Use a separate Rescue Wipe to clean wrists.
10. Remove turnout pants.
11. Use a separate Rescue Wipe to clean any part of the body that
    may have been exposed to contaminants due to PPE openings
    such as the armpits and groin region.
12. Return to quarters for showers. ​​

Further decontamination beyond these 5 permeable areas are encouraged, as toxins may linger on skin and personal protective equipment.

Wipe Away the Risk!