NFPA 1971

NFPA 1971

Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting

NFPA 1971 specifies minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of protective ensembles and elements—including garments, helmets, gloves, footwear, and interface components—used by firefighters for structural and proximity firefighting. Its purpose is to ensure consistent, reliable protection against thermal, physical, environmental, and health hazards encountered during emergency operations.

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