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SEL Number: 01PF-01-FTWR
Title: Footwear, Protective, Proximity Fire Fighting, NFPA 1971


Last Updated: 7/8/2022 12:42:00 PM

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Description: Proximity fire fighting protective footwear (certified as compliant with NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1971).

ImportantFeatures: Proximity fire fighting protective footwear is similar to footwear used for structural fire fighting, except that the footwear materials are designed to offer higher levels of radiant heat protection.

Operating Considerations: Proximity fire fighting is a specialized fire fighting operation that can include the activities of rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation at incidents involving fires producing high levels of radiant, conductive, and convective heat. Specialized thermal protection is necessary for persons involved in such operations due to the scope of these operations and the proximity to the fire (although direct entry into flame is NOT made). These are usually exterior operations, but may be combined with interior operations. Proximity fire fighting is not structural fire fighting but may be combined with structural fire fighting operations. Proximity fire fighting also is not entry fire fighting. Structural fire fighting protective clothing does not protect against chemical agents or toxic industrial chemicals. Footwear should be chosen to be compatible with selected garments such that a complete protective thermal and moisture envelope is provided for the firefighter.

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. Selection, care, and maintenance requirements are provided in NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.

Training Requirements: Core Training: NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1851, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
470 Chapters 6 and 8 as applicable, OSHA 1910.132.
Initial Training: Moderate (1-2 days)
Sustainment Training: Moderate (1-2 days)

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