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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Occupational Health
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Firefighters face exposure to toxic partial combustion and pyrolysis products from burning materials.
  • These substances include priority pollutants identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a novel passive sampling dosimeter for monitoring firefighter exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
  • To assess the diffusion of compounds through firefighter turnout gear and their adsorption onto the gear.
  • To determine the effectiveness of an activated carbon layer (ACL) in reducing contaminant levels.

Main Methods:

  • A passive sampling dosimeter was developed, incorporating firefighter turnout gear as a diffusion membrane and an activated charcoal strip (ACS) for analyte collection.
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to analyze solvent extracts from the ACS and turnout gear.
  • Target Factor Analysis (TFA) was employed for compound identification. An ACL was integrated into the dosimeter design.

Main Results:

  • Analysis confirmed the diffusion of combustion and pyrolysis compounds through firefighter turnout gear.
  • The study identified specific volatile organic compounds adsorbed by the turnout gear.
  • The addition of an activated carbon layer (ACL) significantly reduced the presence of combustion and pyrolysis compounds detected on the ACS.

Conclusions:

  • The developed passive sampling dosimeter effectively monitors firefighter exposure to VOCs.
  • Firefighter turnout gear can adsorb toxic compounds, highlighting the need for protective measures.
  • Integrating an activated carbon layer into the dosimeter design is a promising strategy to mitigate firefighter exposure to hazardous combustion byproducts.