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SEL Number: 01SF-01-GLOV
Title: Gloves, Protective, Structural Fire Fighting, NFPA 1971


Last Updated: 7/8/2022 12:41:48 PM

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

ImportantFeatures: Gloves consist of a shell and lining. Most glove shells are heat and flame resistant leather, although some gloves use textile materials. The lining may be separate or an integrated moisture barrier and thermal barrier. Moisture barriers may be coated fabrics or laminates that offer some degree of breathability. Different construction methods are used to make gloves, including the way that the liner is inserted to stay within the glove. Gloves may have a gauntlet or a knit wristlet.

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. The type of glove cuff is affected by the wristlet construction used on the protective coat. Gloves should be selected to be compatible with the coat sleeve.

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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MSSL:
  • HazMat: Response Team