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Personal Protective Equipment for the fire service is broken into the following categories:
– Head (helmets, hardhats & hoods)
– Eye and face (goggles / glasses & mask)
– Respiratory (scba & masks)
– Body (coat, pants & suit)
– Hand (gloves)
– Foot (boots & shoes)

Fire service knowledge should include the following:
– Understand the types of PPE
– Select appropriate pieces for the work scenario and exposures
– Basic care, cleaning and maintenance

PPE programs should offer employee training to include:
– Proper fit, wear and removal
– Use
– Basic care and cleaning

* Specific requirements for PPE are in OSHA standards 29 CFR and ANSI standards
(osha.gov)