HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM

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Subject: HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM                                

Unit: OTSG        

Parent Organization: HSC         

Box  ID: BX003203

Folder Title: PORTABLE FIELD PERSONNEL SHOWER  SYSTEMS                                                        

Document Number:          1

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                                   Portable Decontamination Shower Unit
                                        Requirements and Specifications


           This paper defines the requirements of a portable shower unit to be
           used during and after HAZMAT contact. The paper is in two sections,

                       . Requirements and their associated justification, and

                       *Specifications needed to support the requirements.


           A) REQUIREMENTS

           This section outlines the seven requirements which a portable
           shower unit must meet to be responsive to the organization's needs.
           Each requirement is supported by justifying material.     The
           requirements are as follows:

           1) Personal Comfort
           The fire fighter taking the shower must stay in long enough to be
           thoroughly cleansed. If the water is too cold or too hot the personal
           discomfort will lead to a desire to get out of the shower before
           decontamination is complete.     Further, the thermal shock associated
           with a cold shower can be a serious health hazard.


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           The nature of the job subjects fire fighters to a variety of risks.    It
           is imperative that all equipment used by fire fighters, to the extent
           possible, not add to the risks.


           3) Fast Resoon,.;,g
           In responding to emergency situations,  seconds can make a
           difference in averting property losses and saving lives.   The shower
           must be able to be set up for operation quickly.

           4) Portable
           Portability is a major concern with all fire fighting equipment
           because the equipment must be able to be transported to the scene.
           Once at the scene, it must be able to be moved about often under
           very difficulty circumstances.

           5) Ease D@

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File Room = sep96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-36
Box ID = BX003203
Unit = OTSG
Parent Organization = HSC
Folder Title = PORTABLE FIELD PERSONNEL SHOWER SYSTEMS
Folder Seq # = 257
Subject = HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Document Seq # = 1
Document Date =
Scan Date =
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 17-DEC-1996