A fire department hygiene board can also be referred to as a hygiene wall or hygiene cabinet. In fire department vehicles and special vehicles of a similar type, the hygiene board is a facility that has been specially developed to meet the hygiene needs of firefighters during longer operations or exercises. It is a separately installed and organized area in the firefighting vehicle that contains various hygiene items and devices as well as personal protective equipment. A firefighter hygiene board can include various elements, including
- Drinking water supply: A system for providing drinking water that enables firefighters to wash, drink and carry out personal hygiene measures.
- Hand washing station: A facility for washing hands with running water and soap to prevent the spread of germs.
- Personal protective equipment: Firefighters can store and maintain their personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves and breathing masks here.
- Hygiene articles: Hygiene items such as toilet paper, disinfectant, disposable towels and bin liners can also be provided on the hygiene board.
- Waste disposal: An area for disposing of waste to maintain cleanliness in the fire engine.
A hygiene board is particularly important when firefighters have to work in confined spaces and do not have access to conventional sanitary facilities, for example in the event of a disaster or during a disaster exercise. It helps to maintain the health, operational readiness and well-being of firefighters and minimize the spread of disease. The exact design of a hygiene board can vary from fire department to fire department, depending on the respective needs and resources. For this reason, a fire department hygiene board is only retrofitted to the vehicle that the fire department uses as a special vehicle by companies that specialize in special vehicle construction, such as Norrenbrock-Technik.
