Posts tagged with "National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)"
Turnout gear service life: Will we ever have clear 'keep or retire' guidelines?
Determining what gear can be reasonably expected to survive and for how long is still subject to interpretation
Firefighter injuries: The role of PPE in prevention and protection
Data from the NFPA report “Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground” can guide us toward better use of PPE to mitigate injuries
Why testing standards for gloves may be the firefighter PPE weak link
Thermal protective performance testing can fall short on accurately representing glove heat insulation
Firefighter footwear: Evolution, advancements and new requirements
Detailing changes to firefighter boots over the years, plus insights into fireground contamination, and what lies ahead for NFPA 1971
Making the case for firefighter PPE restricted substances lists
The NFPA 1971 technical committee is currently considering an RSL of chemicals and specific levels for those chemicals
Quiz: Do you really know your PPE?
Even with near-daily wear, many firefighters don't understand the what, why and how that went into the development of each element of the ensemble
Flash Fire Cylinder: A new approach for measuring turnout clothing insulation
The thermal protective test, flash fire manikin and Flash Fire Cylinder are three methods for measuring the thermal insulation of firefighting PPE fabrics
How well do you know your PPE?
Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting
