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SEL Number: 01SF-01-FTWR
Title: Footwear, Structural Fire Fighting Protective, NFPA 1971


Last Updated: 7/8/2022 12:41:51 PM

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

ImportantFeatures: Footwear may be either rubber or leather. Rubber boots use a step-in design, while leather boots can be either step-in or have a gusset with lace or zipper closure option. Other important footwear features include the lining package, type of outer sole, and pull-on loops or tabs. Footwear must include a protective toe cap and puncture resistant plate in the sole. Footwear comes in varying heights, but must be at least 8 inches high when measured from the inside.

Operating Considerations: Structural fire fighting includes rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation in buildings, enclosed structures, vehicles, marine vessels, or like properties that are involved in a fire or emergency situation. While the primary intent of structural fire fighting protective clothing is to protect against high heat and incidental flame contact while providing adequate thermal insulation in a range of fire ground conditions, structural fire fighting protective clothing is also designed to protect against some hazardous liquids, including blood and body fluids, and physical hazards. Nevertheless, 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
Sections 1910.132 and 1910.1030, 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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