- Author
-
Abeles, F. J.
- Title
- Project FIRES: Firefighters Integrated Response Equipment System. Volume 3. Prototype Ensemble Design and Procurement Specification, Phase 1B. Final Report.
- Coporate
- Grumman Aerospace Corp., Bethpage, NY
- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Admin., Washington, DC
- Report
-
NASA CR-161531,
May 1980,
132 p.
- Contract
- NAS8-32320
- Keywords
-
fire fighters
|
performance evaluation
|
tests
- Identifiers
- Firefighters' Integrated Response Equipment System (FIRES)
- Abstract
- In Phase 1A overall performance requirements and evaluation methods for firefighters protective equipment were established and published as the Protective Ensemble Performance Standards (PEPS). Current firefighters protective equipment was tested and evaluated agavist the PEPS requirements, and the preliminary design of a prototype protective ensemble was performed. In Phase 1B the design of the prototype protective ensemble was finalized. Prototype ensembles were fabricated and then subjected to a series of qualification tests which were based upon the PEPS requirements. Engineering drawings and purchase specifications were prepared for the new protective ensemble. Abstract: Each of the subsystems comprising the protective ensemble for firefighters is described. These include: (1) the garment system which includes turnout gear, helmets, faceshields, coats, pants, gloves, and boots; (2) the self-contained breathing system; (3) the lighting system; and (4) the communication system. The design selection rationale is discussed and the drawings used to fabricate the prototype ensemble are provided. The specifications presented were developed using the requirements and test method of the protective ensemble standard. Approximate retail prices are listed.