2014
DOI: 10.1007/s10694-014-0446-x
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A Post-use Evaluation of Turnout Gear Using NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and NFPA 1851 on Selection, Care and Maintenance

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“…This inverse result is not unexpected as mechanisms that may increase the insulative capacity of turnout gear can also reduce the total heat loss through the gear. For instance, McQuerry et al reported that TPP values for coats between 2 years and 10 years old were an average of 20% higher than their certification value, while over 55% of the specimens they tested that were 10 years old or less did not meet the 205 W/m 2 NFPA 1971 requirements [9]. Interestingly however, THL also declined for samples with the decontamination treatment (both EW and ED), even though TPP was not impacted.…”
Section: Thermal Performance Propertiesmentioning
confidence: 95%
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“…This inverse result is not unexpected as mechanisms that may increase the insulative capacity of turnout gear can also reduce the total heat loss through the gear. For instance, McQuerry et al reported that TPP values for coats between 2 years and 10 years old were an average of 20% higher than their certification value, while over 55% of the specimens they tested that were 10 years old or less did not meet the 205 W/m 2 NFPA 1971 requirements [9]. Interestingly however, THL also declined for samples with the decontamination treatment (both EW and ED), even though TPP was not impacted.…”
Section: Thermal Performance Propertiesmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…Researchers at the University of Kentucky have gathered PPE from across the United States ranging from 2 to more than 20 years old [8,9]. Over 250 sets of gear were studied from career and volunteer firefighters, including garments that were between 2 years and 10 years old (Phases I and II) and those at least 10 years from the date of manufacture (Phase III).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is vital to balance the protective function and comfort of the thermal-protective clothing, simultaneously with prolonging its service life. Designing fire protective gear after fully considered the thermal conditions that will be experienced by the clothing [58] and combining the configuration of fire-retardant fabrics and design of garment pattern, is necessary for improving the usability of the protective gear.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The method to determine the effects of thermal exposures on clothing performance generally involves two steps. First, either sampling from in-use/post-use clothing or conducting laboratory tests on fabric level to simulate the thermal exposures in the field (McQuerry et al, 2015). Second, evaluating the properties of the fabric sample and comparing with new fabrics or standard requirements.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%