- Author
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Abeles, F.
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Bruno, A.
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Delvecchio,R.
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Himel, V.
- Title
- Project FIRES: Firefighters Integrated Response Equipment System. Volume 3. Test and Evaluation Report. Phase 1A. Final Report.
- Coporate
- Grumman Aerospace Corp., Bethpage, NY
- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Admin., Marshall Space Flight Center, AL
- Report
-
Phase 1A,
December 1978,
90 p.
- Contract
- NAS8-32329
- Keywords
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fire fighters
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prototypes
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protective clothing
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turnout coats
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helmets
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gloves
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boots
- Identifiers
- turnout gear; helmets; faceshields; turnout pants; garment testing; advanced design garments; Firefighters Integrated Response Equipment System (FIRES)
- Abstract
- Existing turnout gear was evaluated against the protective ensemble performance standards (PEPS). The equipment tested included eight models of helmets, four models of eyeshields, five representative turnout coats, ten pairs of gloves, five pairs of boots, four full-up combinations of turnout gear, and one personal cooling system. Physical testing and evaluation included impact, penetration, heat, flame, and cut resistance. Human factors testing and evaluation included mobility and dexterity, grip, cold insulation, heat insulation, fit, and retention. Performance of each individual item is rated in terms of the PEPS criteria.