Information sheet on the practical implementation of Directive 10-04 “Decontamination during operations involving hazardous substances”

This guidance leaflet from the German Fire Protection Association (vfdb) provides practical instructions for implementing Directive 10-04 on decontamination during hazardous material incidents. It outlines the three levels of decontamination, Immediate (Stage I), Standard (Stage II), and Extended (Stage III), including required personnel, equipment, and procedures for both responders and contaminated victims. The document also provides examples of operational setups, recommended materials, and documentation tools to ensure safe, efficient, and standardised decontamination in line with FwDV 500.