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We partner with fire departments to expand access to advanced decontamination that reduces long-term toxic exposure.

Please complete this brief inquiry form to help us understand your department’s needs and determine program eligibility.

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Contact Name *

First

Last

Contact Phone Number *

Title/Role *

Department Name *

Primary Service Area *

does apply): currently

What is your annual cleaning & decontamination budget? *

We are committed to subsidizing your costs so that your current budget does not change.

How is your department staffed? *

Fully career (paid full-time personnel)
Primarily volunteer
Combination (career + volunteer)
Seasonal / wildland-based
Training / Academy
Other

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How would you describe your department’s resource capacity? *

Highly constrained / grant-dependent
Constrained operating budget
Volunteer-run with minimal capital funding
Stable budget but limited capital purchases
Well-funded with capital flexibility
Other

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Estimated Number of Active Firefighters *

Less than 50
50-150
150-300
300-400
400-500
500+

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How is gear currently decontaminated? *

In-house water washing
Third-party service providers
Combination

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How often is gear cleaned beyond minimum NFPA requirement? *

None beyond annual requirement
Quarterly
Monthly
After every fire
As needed
Other

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Have you explored CO₂-based or advanced decontamination options before? *

Yes
No
Currently evaluating
Have received trial CO₂ decon
Other

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How often does your department respond to structure fires? *

Almost Exclusively
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Not at all

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How often does your department respond to battery/EV fires? *

Almost Exclusively
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Not at all

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How often does your department respond to wild or vegetation fires? *

Almost Exclusively
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Not at all

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What is the primary barrier to accessing advanced decontamination? *

Cost
Logistics
Lack of access in region
Staffing limitations
Not previously available
Timing / Existing contracts
There are no barriers

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If selected, partner departments agree to (check all that apply): *

Help coordinate gear preparation and shipment according to provided protocols
Designate a primary point of contact for scheduling and logistics
Provide basic, de-identified exposure and service data for impact reporting
Review and sign a formal partnership agreement if approved

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