Committee reviews PPE-cleaning standards, extractor gaps and equipment costs
A committee report recommended annual third-party PPE inspections consistent with NFPA 1851, identified stations without extractors, and gave cost estimates ranging from $6,000 for a 2-set washer to $45,000 for a 12-set unit; board members urged follow-up and possible funding options.
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Perryman (speaker S6) briefed the committee on PPE-cleaning practices and NFPA 1851 guidance, noting the standard’s purpose is to reduce long-term cancer risk from contaminants embedded in turnout gear. "NFPA 1851 was released... it's a guideline on how to take better care of your gear so that we can be more healthy in the long run," Perryman said.
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