The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard on clothing and protective equipment targets protecting firefighters from heat stress, the primary cause of wildland firefighter injuries, in wildland firefighting operations. This standard encompasses the clothing and protective apparel worn during normal exposure limits, and an emergency fire shelter for severe exposure limits, where death or serious injuries can occur. The NFPA standard states the minimum design, performance, testing and certification requirements for protective clothing, helmets, gloves, footwear and face/neck shrouds that are designed to protect firefighters during a wildland firefighting operation. All equipment that is used for wildland firefighting must be labeled as […]