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SEL Number: 01UR-01-GARM
Title: Garment, Rescue and Recovery, Protective, Technical Rescue Incidents, NFPA 1951


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Description: Rescue and recovery protective ensemble garment (certified as compliant with NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1951).

ImportantFeatures: Garments must cover the entire body through the combination of a coat and pants, or coverall. Garment design features will vary with the manufacturer, including the type of closure, reinforcements and pockets. Garment materials may be one or two layers. When two-layer garments are used, the outer layer will typically be the shell that provides physical and thermal protection, while the lining material provides a barrier against emergency scene liquids and potentially infectious blood and body fluids. All fabrics must be flame and heat resistant in addition to being durable and resistant to physical hazards. The barrier portions of the garment must demonstrate penetration resistance to liquid chemical and bloodborne pathogens. The overall fabric system or composite must demonstrate adequate thermal insulation for protection against accidental flash fire. The overall composite must afford a high level of breathability for long-term wearing comfort. Full garments are evaluated for liquid integrity. The level of breathability is much higher for utility garments as compared to rescue and recovery protective ensemble garments.

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:
  • Bomb Squad
  • Preventive Rad/Nuc Detection
  • Law Enforcement: SWAT/Tactical Team