2. Salient Characteristics.pdf
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This document is a Salient Characteristics specification for Wildland Fire Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Equipment. The procurement covers seven primary items: protective tops, pants, footwear, gloves, helmets, goggles, and respirators, with quantities ranging from 20-60 units per item. Each equipment category has strict requirements including flame resistance, durability, compatibility with other PPE components, and certification to specific NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards, with a focus on protecting wildland firefighters from heat, impact, cuts, punctures, and environmental hazards.
The detailed specifications emphasize key performance attributes such as thermal protection, visibility through bright colors and reflective tape, full range of motion, and comfort during extended wear. Specific sizing is provided for tops and pants, with sizes ranging from M to 2XL. Certification to NFPA standards (specifically NFPA 1977 for clothing and NFPA 1984 for respirators) and testing by accredited laboratories are mandatory. The equipment is designed to provide comprehensive protection while maintaining mobility and comfort in challenging wildland firefighting environments.
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Wildland Fire PPE & Equipment
Salient Characteristics
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT
0001 Material and design of Wildland PPE Tops:
• Material and design: Wildland PPE Tops must be flame-resistant, durable, lightweight, comfortable, designed to allow full range of motion, must have reinforced seams and stress points
• Visibility and colors: bright colors and reflective tape to improve visibility in smoke and low-light conditions.
• Thermal protection: clothing should offer a balance between thermal protection and breathability to prevent heat stress
• Fit and comfort: must have adjustable features such cuffs, and collar closures to ensure proper fit and comfort for extended wear
• Compatibility: must be compatible with other PPE components like helmets, gloves, and respiratory protection
• Certifications: ensure all PPE items are certified to their relevant NFPA 1977 standards and have been tested by accredited laboratories
XL-R
L-R M-R
Total
Material and design of Wildland PPE Pants:
• Material and design: Wildland PPE Pants must be flame-resistant, durable, lightweight, comfortable, designed to allow full range of motion, must have reinforced seams and stress points. Nomex thread throughout.
• Visibility and colors: Dark green, or spruce.
• Thermal protection: clothing should offer a balance between thermal protection and breathability to prevent heat stress
• Fit and comfort: must have adjustable features such as waistbands, oversized belt loots and closures to ensure proper fit and comfort for extended wear
• Compatibility: must be compatible with other PPE components like helmets, gloves, and respiratory protection
2XL
XL
L M
Total
• Certifications: ensure all PPE Pant items are certified to their relevant NFPA 1977 standards and have been tested by accredited laboratories
0003 Protective footwear:
• Material and design: must include specifications for footwear designed to protect against injuries from hazards such as sharp objects, heat, and falling debris
• Certifications: must be certified to their relevant NFPA standards and have been tested by accredited laboratories
60 EA
0004 Gloves:
• Material and design: must offer dexterity while providing against cuts, punctures, and burns
40 EA
0005 Helmets:
• Protection: must provide impact and penetration protection and be flame resistant
• Visibility: bright colors and reflective tape to improve visibility in smoke and low-light conditions
• Certifications: must be certified to their relevant NFPA standards and have been tested by accredited laboratories
• Features: must have adjustable chinstrap and adjustable head fitting
0006 Goggles:
Protection: must offer impact protection and be resistant to heat and smoke
007 Respirators:
Certifications: must meet the requirements under NFPA 1984: Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire Fighting Operations.
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