NFPA 1977-2016 PDF Download

The NFPA 1977-2016 standard is a comprehensive document that provides guidance for the design, performance requirements, testing methods, and certification requirements for protective clothing, helmets, gloves, and footwear used by wildland firefighters.

The standard emphasizes the importance of state-of-the-art personal protective equipment (PPE) in ensuring the health, safety, and success of wildland firefighters. It highlights the need for correct sizing and care of PPE to extend its service life and minimize costs.

NFPA 1977-2016 specifies the minimum product labeling and instructions for purchasers, including design criteria and performance requirements. It outlines testing methods to determine whether the PPE meets the required standards and certification requirements for various protective gear.

The standard also encourages the use of NFPA 1984: Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire-Fighting Operations in conjunction with NFPA 1977 to ensure the respiratory protection requirements for wildland firefighters are met.

The 2016 edition of NFPA 1977 includes updates such as changes to protective work glove sizing, sewing thread testing requirements, performance requirements for fastener tape and garment zippers, and laundering preconditioning requirements.