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SEL Number: 01UC-01-ENSM
Title: Ensemble, CBRN Protective, Technical Rescue Incidents, NFPA 1951


Last Updated: 3/18/2024 9:09:21 AM

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Description: CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
technical rescue incident protective ensemble (certified as compliant with NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1951).

ImportantFeatures: CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
protective ensembles for technical rescue incidents consist of garments, gloves, footwear, hoods, and helmets, as appropriate, combined with either a CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) or CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR). The individual elements of the ensembles, including garments, gloves, footwear, and helmets must meet the design and performance criteria for rescue and recovery ensembles. In addition, these elements are evaluated for permeation resistance against chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals, and viral penetration resistance for bloodborne pathogens. Specific performance levels are consistent with Class 3 requirements established in NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1994 for operations at levels that are lower than immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). The ensemble must incorporate special interfaces between key elements. The overall ensemble is subjected to a full integrity test to evaluate resistance to vapor penetration. Only completely specified ensembles can be certified under this option of NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1951.

Operating Considerations: This equipment is not certified to the requirements of NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1971, and is therefore not to be used for firefighting.

NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1951 covers protective clothing and equipment used in urban technical rescue incidents that include victim search, rescue, body recovery, and site stabilization during operations, such as building/structural collapse, vehicle/person extrication, confined space entry, trench/cave-in rescue, and rope rescue. Three types of ensembles are specified: utility ensembles for operations where liquid hazards are not expected; rescue and recovery ensembles for operations involving liquid hazards; and CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
ensembles that offer limited protection for first responders from vapor and liquid CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
hazards. NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1951 does not address personal protective equipment for wilderness or other non-urban settings.

The CBRN
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
protective ensemble requirements are based on the Class 3 requirements established in NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1994. Use considerations are provided in OSHA Title 29 CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
Section 1910.132 and NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.

Training Requirements: Core Training: NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
2500, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
470 Chapters 6 and 8 as applicable, OSHA 1910.120, 1910.132, 1910.134.
Initial Training: Moderate (1-2 days)
Sustainment Training: Moderate (1-2 days)

Mandatory Standards:


Applicable Standards and References:


MSSL:
  • Law Enforcement: Bomb Squad
  • Law Enforcement: Maritime
  • Law Enforcement: Preventive Rad/Nuc Detection
  • Law Enforcement: SWAT/Tactical Team
  • REL: Full Canadian Recommended Equipment List
  • REL: LOS-1, Multi-Agency Intervention
  • REL: LOS-2, Scout/Reconnaissance Mission
  • REL: LOS-3, Suspicious Powder Response
  • REL: LOS-4, Evac and Perimeter Control
  • REL: LOS-5, Emergency Washdown