Structural Firefighting Coat and Pants
Must comply with NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.
Must be in good condition with NFPA 1971 approval tags in place.
Must also comply with NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.
All closures must be functional; gear must be free of tears, holes, or damage.
Full set required (coat and pants with suspenders).
Full-length pants must be worn under bunker gear.
Note: Participants are responsible for providing compliant gear and may be asked to provide documentation of compliance.
Firefighter Helmet
NFPA 1971-approved with ear flaps and chin strap.
Chin strap must be worn securely under the chin.
Face Protection
NFPA 1971-approved helmet with OEM face shield, NFPA 1971-approved goggles, or both.
Goggles are not recommended for exterior fire training.
Eye Protection
Sunglasses or other eyewear used with an NFPA 1971 helmet/face shield must meet ANSI Z87 standards.
Firefighting Hood
NFPA 1971-compliant.
Double-hooding is not permitted.
Footwear
NFPA 1971-approved safety-toe firefighter boots.
Gloves
NFPA 1971-approved structural firefighting gloves.
Respiratory Protection
Must comply with NFPA 1981 Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services.
Note: An SCBA must be worn and in use at all times during interior and exterior live-fire training. The only exception is incipient fire training.
For classroom activities, participants are required to wear full-length pants, closed-toe shoes, and either short- or long-sleeve shirts (sleeveless shirts are not permitted).
