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SEL Number: 01UT-01-HLMT
Title: Helmet, Utility, Protective, Technical Rescue Incidents, NFPA 1951


Last Updated: 7/8/2022 1:53:32 PM

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Description: Utility protective ensemble helmet (certified as compliant with NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1951).

ImportantFeatures: Helmets consist of a shell and a suspension system. Helmets may be either hat style with a full brim, or cap style with no brim. The suspension system uses both a chin strap and a nape device that fits to the back of the head. Helmets may use different shell materials and may or may not include padding. Helmets are evaluated for physical protection (impact and penetration), heat and flame protection, and electrical protection. Utility helmets have design and performance criteria identical to rescue and recovery protective ensemble helmets.

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 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.

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.
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: Preventive Rad/Nuc Detection