Fentanyl: Emergency Responders Toolkit

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Purpose

The resources below provide key points from the NIOSH recommendations for how First Responders can protect themselves from exposure to illicit drugs, including Fentanyl.

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Video

Properly using PPE to avoid illicit drug exposure for First Responders

This video will show you how to properly don and doff personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid exposure to illicit drugs.

Total running time: 12:07

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Infographics

Reducing illicit drug exposure and safety measures for first responders.

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Infographic for first responders on what to do if illicit drugs are suspected to be present.
Protecting yourself when you suspect illicit drugs are present.
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Infographic on protecting emergency responders from illicit drug exposure.
Protecting yourself when illicit drugs are present.
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Infographic on what to do after leaving a scene where illicit drugs were present.
Protecting yourself and others when leaving a scene where illicit drugs were present.

Postcard

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Side 1: How to protect yourself from exposure to illicit drugs, including fentanyl.
Yellow background with black text explaining how first responders can protect others from exposure.
Side 2: How to protect others from exposure to illicit drugs, including fentanyl.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Published: October 28, 2026
Updated: October 28, 2026

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