Disinfecting Antimicrobial Solution Survey

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* 1. How would you best describe your role in the fire service?

Firefighter

EMS

Firefighter that also acts as EMS

Other (please specify)

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* 2. After an exposure, does your department currently use any kind of wipes (ie Hero Wipes, Firewipes, etc) for risk mitigation as part of your preliminary exposure reduction practices?

Yes

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* 3. If you answered yes to Question 2, what brand are you currently using? How are you using them (ie wiping gear, personnel, equipment, etc)?

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* 4. Does your department use any kind of antimicrobial wipes on hard surfaces as part of your disinfection practices?

Yes

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* 5. If you answered yes to Question 4, what brand are you currently utilizing? How are you using them (ie wiping equipment, apparatus, etc)?

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* 6. Do the antimicrobial wipes that you're currently using meet all of your needs?

Yes

N/A

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* 7. If you answered no to Question 6, what are your unmet needs with your current wipe?

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* 8. If you are currently using antimicrobial wipes, are you satisfied with the packaging?

Yes

N/A

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* 9. If there was an antimicrobial wipe on the market that could be re-charged after use and re-used several times, would that product be of interest to your department?

Yes

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* 10. If you answered yes to Question 9, how much more would you be willing to pay for this technology given the fact that the product would last significantly longer?

$20 more per case

$40 more per case

$50 more per case

Do Not Know

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If available, would you utilize a ready to use antimicrobial disinfectant that would kill viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) as an additive in your preliminary exposure reduction or advanced cleaning practices?

Yes

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* 12. If you answered yes to Question 11, what price point would be desired in order to prioritize the purchase of such a product?

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* 13. Approximately how many containers of wipes does your department use monthly?

1-3 Containers

4-6 Containers

7-10 Containers

11 or More Containers

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Approximately how much do you pay per container of wipes?

Between $10 - $20

Between $21 - $40

Between $41 - $60

Between $61 - $80

Between $81 - $100

Between $101 - $150

Between $151 - $200

More than $200

Do Not Know

N/A

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* 15. How long does a container of wipes typically last?

One week

One month

3 months

6 months

More than 6 months

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Does your department currently use any disinfection methods for the bottoms of people's shoes/boots as they come into and through the station after a run?

Yes

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* 17. If you answered no to Question 16, is this an issue for which you're seeking a solution?

Yes

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* 18. If you answered yes to Question 16, what method are you currently using?

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* 19. If a ready to use disinfectant was developed for use as an additive to current preliminary exposure practices or advanced cleaning practices, how would it best be packaged?

Individual containers

Bulk containers with a pump

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Do you assume if a cleaning product has a pleasant scent (ie citrus or vanilla) that it is not as effective as one that has a more industrial odor?

Yes