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SEL Number: 01WF-01-BOOT
Title: Footwear, Wildland Fire Fighting Protective


Last Updated: 6/22/2017 9:32:50 PM

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Description: Items of protective clothing that provide protection to the foot, ankle, and lower leg (certified as compliant with NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1977).

ImportantFeatures: Wildland fire fighting protective footwear is generally constructed of leather but may include some textiles. The footwear is designed with a gusset using lace up, stud hook, or zipper closures. Linings may be included for additional thermal insulation or comfort. Footwear and footwear materials are designed and selected to offer flame and heat resistance, limited thermal insulation, and protection from physical hazards. However, footwear is not required to incorporate any protective hardware such as compression or impact-resistant toe cap or sole puncture resistant plate. Footwear comes in varying heights, but must be at least 8 inches high when measured from the inside.

Operating Considerations: Wildland fire fighting includes fire suppression and property conservation in woodlands, forests, grasslands, brush, prairies, and other such vegetation, or any combination of vegetation that is involved in a fire situation but is not within buildings or structures. However, wildland fire fighting increasingly involves an urban interface, which requires protection to structures that are endangered by wildland fires.

The primary intent of wildland fire fighting protective clothing is to protect against possible exposure to high heat and flames that may occur during fire suppression and property conservation, though wildland fire fighters avoid situations where any continuous exposure to extreme conditions are involved. The protective clothing also affords some protection against physical hazards and is designed to be lightweight and comfortable over long wearing periods. NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1977 certified protective clothing is not evaluated for protection from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents. This protective clothing should not be used for structural firefighting operations.

Other than compliance with NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1977, the most important selection factors for wildland fire fighting footwear include good fit and ankle support, long term wearing comfort, and durability. 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: OSHA 1910.132.
Initial Training: Moderate (1-2 days)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

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