The development of the “NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Firefighting” was established as a protective measure against firefighter exposure to the harmful contaminants on and in dirty firefighting and rescue gear. It’s also in place to protect others from incidental contact with these harmful contaminants. These guidelines help…

Breaking Down NFPA 1851 — Cleaning Protective Gear Part 1 In 2001, the NFPA developed a set of guidelines for cleaning protective gear in order to remove harmful biohazards, chemicals and other contaminants. Those inspection and cleaning guidelines are revised periodically, most recently in 2020. Read on for a simplified interpretation of these guidelines and how best to go about…