Firefighter Boots

Aug 31, 2010 Cleaning, Company News, Fire Expo, How to, Industry News, Multimedia, On Sale, rental

Firefighter Boots: A short history

Rich Duffy of the IAFF explains the origins of firefighter boots and how materials have developed over the years.

Article from PPE101.com

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NFPA 1851 CLEANING Guidelines

Jan 19, 2010 Multimedia, NFPA 1851

NFPA 1851 Guide – CLEANING
Click to download a printable version of the NFPA 1851 guidelines on cleaning firefighter bunker gear.

ROUTINE CLEANING

• The fire fighter is responsible for initiating at the scene
• Separate ensembles and ensemble elements to avoid cross contamination
• Manufacturer’s cleaning instructions must be followed

ADVANCED CLEANING

• Performed at least annually by fire department’s trained personnel or verified ISP for ensemble and ensemble elements that are issued and used
• Performed at any time by fire department’s trained personnel or verified ISP for ensemble and ensemble elements that meet the fire department’s definition of “soiled”
• Conducted by machine, unless prohibited by the manufacturer. Manufacturer’s cleaning instructions must be followed

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Heat Press Evaluation Test

Dec 4, 2009 Cleaning, Multimedia

Click to watch a video on how to perform a heat press evaluation test on firefighter turnout gear. The Heat Press Evaluation Test is part of the Complete Liner Inspection during which heat is applied to one side to evaluate the integrety of selected portions of the barrier layer.

3rd Party Certified Facilities like 911 Clean apply heat to the substrate side of the moisture barrier. If damaged, a leak will form on the film side of the barrier.

Heat Press Evaluation Test

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Leakage Evaluation Test

Dec 4, 2009 Cleaning, Multimedia

Click to watch a video on how to perform a leakage evaluation test on firefighter turnout gear. The Leakage Evaluation, which is also called the “puddle test” involves an alcohol-water mixture, which is made with 1 part rubbing alcohol and 6 parts tap water.

3rd Party Certified Facilities like 911 Clean applies the mixture onto the selected cupped areas of the moisture barrier side of the lining to evaluate the integrity of the piece. After waiting three minutes you examine the thermal barrier side of the lining to determine any signs of wetness. 3rd Party companies will evaluate three different moisture barrier material areas with a seam including:

• broadest part of shoulders
• back waist area of coat
• knees
• crotch area
• seat area

Leakage Evaluation Test

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Leakage Evaluation Test Results

Dec 4, 2009 Cleaning, Multimedia

Click to watch a video on how to perform a leakage evaluation test on firefighter turnout gear. The Leakage Evaluation, which is also called the “puddle test” involves an alcohol-water mixture, which is made with 1 part rubbing alcohol and 6 parts tap water.

3rd Party Certified Facilities like 911 Clean applies the mixture onto the selected cupped areas of the moisture barrier side of the lining to evaluate the integrity of the piece. After waiting three minutes you examine the thermal barrier side of the lining to determine any signs of wetness. 3rd Party companies will evaluate three different moisture barrier material areas with a seam including:

• broadest part of shoulders
• back waist area of coat
• knees
• crotch area
• seat area

Leakage Evaluation Test

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Water Penatration Evaluation Part2

Dec 4, 2009 Cleaning, Multimedia

Click to watch a video on how to analyze the results of a water penetration evaluation on firefighter turnout gear. The Water Penetration Barrier Evaluation is part of the Complete Liner Inspection during which a hydrostatic tester is used to evaluate the integrety of selected portions of the barrier layer.

3rd Party Certified Facilities like 911 Clean applies water pressure to the substrate side of the moisture barrier. If damaged, a leak will form on the film side of the barrier.

Water Penatration Evaluation Results

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Water Penatration Evaluation Part1

Dec 4, 2009 Cleaning, Multimedia

Click to watch a video on how to analyze the results of a water penetration evaluation on firefighter turnout gear. The Water Penetration Barrier Evaluation is part of the Complete Liner Inspection during which a hydrostatic tester is used to evaluate the integrety of selected portions of the barrier layer.

3rd Party Certified Facilities like 911 Clean applies water pressure to the substrate side of the moisture barrier. If damaged, a leak will form on the film side of the barrier.

Water Penatration Evaluation Results

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Eclipse Thermal Camera

Oct 7, 2009 Multimedia, On Sale

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