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Permalink Reply by Patrick King on May 28, 2010 at 11:41am

FR coverall are the standard for us at Shell. In the county though, we still have guys in full turn out for a brush fire. I get so pissed off.

Permalink Reply by Hector William Arboleda on May 28, 2010 at 12:35pm

I think that depends on the conditions of the scene, so it may be used for overalls, gear bunker, fire jackets, pants or other PPE

Permalink Reply by Mike "Lapo" Lapotasky on June 4, 2010 at 9:37am

We too like the coveralls. We also have pictures up using them. The team began transitioing two the two-piece Morning Pride USAR gear that is rated and has a fire resistant property. I have made several entries with this type and the overalls, and I must say that I am much more comfortable and free to move in the two-piece.

As far of certification, we have not been able to find any gear that is certified to this level without being two-piece. We have kept both in-service as our team does trench and building collapse as well.

Permalink Reply by Mike "Lapo" Lapotasky on June 4, 2010 at 9:38am

Yeah. That IC should get kicked in the ding ding.

Permalink Reply by Mike "Lapo" Lapotasky on June 4, 2010 at 9:38am

Also true.

Permalink Reply by Mike "Lapo" Lapotasky on June 4, 2010 at 9:43am

Full FD turn-out is not acceptable gear for con-space, in my opinion when in certain atmospheres. However, if dealing with moderate temperatures and concentrations above the UEL I would be more than happy to allow someone in turn-out to enter, but that is a recovery at the point (most likely) anyway. Unfortunately...even the exceptions I try think of do not make sense.

Permalink Reply by snyder on September 7, 2010 at 8:58am

confined space SCBA rope rescue helmet and rescue harnes along with coveralls