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Disinfecting Antimicrobial Solution Survey
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1.
How would you best describe your role in the fire service?
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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?
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Yes
No
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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?
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Yes
No
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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?
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Yes
No
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?
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Yes
No
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?
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Yes
No
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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?
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$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?
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Yes
No
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Yes
No
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17.
If you answered no to Question 16, is this an issue for which you're seeking a solution?
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Yes
No
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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?
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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?
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Yes
No
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