- 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 5. Prototype Protective Ensemble Data Package. Phase 1A. Final Report.
- Coporate
- Grumman Aerospace Corp., Bethpage, NY
- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Admin., Marshall Space Flight Center, AL
- Report
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Phase 1A,
December 1978,
86 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
- Ovorall performance requirements and evaluation methods for Pirefigllters protective equipment have been established and published as the Protective Ensemble Performance Standards (PEPS). Current firefighters protective equipment was tested and evaluated against the PPES requirements. A Technology Demonstration Ensemble (TDE) was fabricated to demonstrate how the use of advanced equipment and technology could satisfy, to the fullest extent possible, the protective needs of t11e firefighter described by the PEPS. The TDE utilizes innovative approaches, advanced materials and equipment, and systems integration technology. Using the results of the test program and the PEPS document, a preliminary design of a prototype protective ensemble was performed. The design features materials and compoinents that are available now and would offer increased firefighter protection in the near future. Abstract: The preliminary design of a prototype protective ensemble for structural firefighters is presented. The protective garment system is comprised of five subsystems. Sketches and preliminary layout-type drawings used as a basis for defining the design characteristics of the protective garment subsystem are included. The design is based on the requirements of the protective ensemble performance standard, available materials characteristics, and on maintaining cost at a reasonable level