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Aug 17, 2010 Cleaning, Company News, Employees, Fire Expo, NFPA 1851, On Sale, rental
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How to Properly Maintain Turnout Gear
Mar 16, 2010 Cleaning, How to, NFPA 1851
How to Properly Maintain Turnout Gear
These days firefighters face twice the average risk of dying from certain types of cancer. This has led to a big change in NFPA 1851 guidelines that regulate the regular maintenance and cleaning programs of such firefighter gear.
When it comes to the care of turnout gear, firefighters have two choices to choose from:
- *care for gear in-house
- *use an independent service provider
If you do not have anyone in your fire station that is knowledgeable in cleaning, inspecting, altering, and repairing firefighter turnout gear you can use 911 Clean, a 3rd party verified gear cleaning and repair facility.
Cleaning Process
Unburned Fuels
Life Cycle Tracking
Tracking PPE
Managing Asbestos Exposure
Handling Asbestos-Contaminated Clothing
If you would like an estimate on cleaning your turnout gear please visit 911 Clean online or call them toll free at 866-370-7800.
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NFPA 1851 VERIFICATION GUIDELINES
Jan 19, 2010 NFPA 1851
NFPA 1851 Guide – VERIFICATION
Click to download a printable version of the NFPA 1851 guidelines on the overview of firefighter bunker gear.
- Fire departments must maintain records on all ensemble and ensemble elements that are utilized by the department
- Records include manufacturing detail, to whom the item is issued, advanced cleanings, advanced inspections, repairs, and dates of retirement and method of disposal
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NFPA 1851 Overview
Jan 19, 2010 NFPA 1851
NFPA 1851 Guide – OVERVIEW
Click to download a printable version of the NFPA 1851 guidelines on the overview of firefighter bunker gear.
NFPA 1851 establishes criteria for setting up a program to reduce safety risks and potential health risks related to poorly maintained, contaminated, or damaged protective ensembles and ensemble elements manufactured to NFPA 1971. In June 2007, a revised edition of the original standard was issued. Program components covered by the standard are:
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NFPA 1851 REPAIR Guidelines
Jan 19, 2010 NFPA 1851
NFPA 1851 Guide – REPAIR
Click to download a printable version of the NFPA 1851 guidelines on repairing firefighter bunker gear.
- Specific minor repairs may be performed by the fire department’s trained personnel, verified or non-verified ISP, or the original manufacturer
- Ensemble elements that are “soiled” must be cleaned before repair
- Repairs must be done in a manner that is compliant with NFPA 1971 and use “like materials” that are certified to be compliant with NFPA 1971
ADVANCED REPAIRS
- All repairs to moisture barriers must be performed by the original manufacturer or verified ISP
- Ensemble elements that are “soiled” must be cleaned before repair
- Repairs must be done in a manner that is compliant with NFPA 1971 and use “like materials” that are certified to be compliant with NFPA 1971
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NFPA 1851 INSPECTION GUIDELINES
Jan 19, 2010 NFPA 1851
NFPA 1851 Guide – INSPECTION
Click to download a printable version of the NFPA 1851 guidelines on inspecting firefighter bunker gear.
- Performed by the fire fighter after each use.
- Look for:
- Soiling
- Contamination
- Physical damage
- Damaged or missing trim
- Loss of seam integrity or missing stitches
- Correct assembly of components
ADVANCED INSPECTION
- Performed annually by fire department’s trained personnel or verified Independent Service Provider (ISP).
- Ensemble elements that are “soiled” must be cleaned before inspection.
- Findings of inspection must be documented.
- Include all elements of routine inspection.
- Perform required tests on garment elements:
- Light evaluation test of liners.
- Leakage evaluation.
COMPLETE LINER INSPECTION
- Performed annually on garments in use for three years or longer by fire department’s trained personnel or verified ISP.
- Liner must be separated to expose the hidden sides of the moisture barrier and thermal liner.
- Perform required test on moisture barrier:
- Water penetration barrier evaluation.
- Liners that pass inspection must be sewn together after testing.
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NFPA 1851 TESTING Guidelines
Jan 19, 2010 NFPA 1851
NFPA 1851 Guide – TESTING
Click to download a printable version of the NFPA 1851 guidelines on testing firefighter bunker gear.
2.1.1 – The organization shall develop and implement a program for the selection, care, and maintenance of structural firefighting protective ensembles and ensemble elements used by the members of the organization in the performance of their assigned functions.
2.3.1 – The organization shall compile and maintain records on their structural firefighting protective ensembles or ensemble elements.
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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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