- 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 2. Protective Ensemble Performance Standards Goals for Firefighter Protection. Phase 1A. Final Report.
- Coporate
- Grumman Aerospace Corp., Bethpage, NY
- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC
- Report
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NASA CR-161400,
December 1978,
142 p.
- Keywords
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fire fighters
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fire fighting
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protective clothing
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turnout coats
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head protection
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gloves
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boots
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garments
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evaluaiton
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communication equipment
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prototypes
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standards
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temperature control
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flameproofing
- Identifiers
- portable equipment; maneuverability; user requirements; Firefighters Integrated Response Equipment System (FIRES)
- Abstract
- Overall performance requirements and evaluation methods for firefighters protective equipment have been established and published as the Protective Ensemble Performance Standards (PEPS). Current firefighters protective equipment was tested and evaluated against the PEPS 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 the 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. This design features materials and components 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.