Section 5 - SOG - 26.10 Bed Bugs

Question 1

SOG 26-10, Bed bugs

Who will be notified of a suspected bed bug infestation

Answer 1

Immediately notify

• The on-duty District Chief and/or Platoon Chief
• The Division Chief of Apparatus & Maintenance
• A member of the Health & Safety Committee

Question 2

SOG 26-10, Bed bugs

What are some of the areas to inspect for bed bugs

Answer 2

Includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Seams, creases, tufts and folds of mattresses and box springs
• Under chairs, couches, and dust covers again thoroughly inspecting all creases and crevices
• Folds of curtains
• Behind baseboards
• Behind electrical plates and in cracked, peeling paint or plaster
• Within telephones, radios and clocksAll areas must be vacuumed thoroughly. Vacuum contents must be emptied into the garbage then sealed immediately

Question 3

SOG 26-10, Bed bugs

Steps to avoid infestation

Answer 3

1. Clean up clutter.
2. Vacuum regularly, especially baseboards and other areas that have cracks for bugs to hide and live in.
3. Do not bring used furniture into the fire station without authorization.
4. Regularly launder bedding.