Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting Handbook
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The 2013 NFPA 1971 Handbook, titled "Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting," is a standard that aims to safeguard firefighters by providing guidelines on the selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It establishes minimum levels of protection from thermal, physical, environmental, and blood-borne pathogen hazards encountered during structural and proximity fire fighting operations.
The handbook includes provisions for the design, performance, testing, and certification of various fire fighting ensembles and ensemble elements, such as coats, trousers, coveralls, helmets, gloves, footwear, and interface components. It also offers optional provisions for limited protection from specified chemicals, biological agents, and radiological particulates (CBRN) terrorism agents.
In addition to the full text of the 2013 NFPA 1971 standard, the digital handbook edition provides new explanations and full-color imagery. The handbook employs hyperlinked icons that direct users to annotations, offering further information and guidance to prevent oversights. It includes exclusive full-color images, tables, figures, and diagrams not found in the standard itself. The digital format also enables instant searches and interactive functionality, saving time for users.
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.9 MB |
