【Personal protection】Firefighters refuge clothing storage, use, maintenance and decommissioning

Firefighters avoid the fire service - Warehousing

DuPont carbon fiber fire protection clothing

(1) The following items should be noted when storing unused fire escape clothing:

1 , can be stored according to the state of the factory packaging, placed on the shelves to avoid moisture. Conditionally promote hanging and do dust protection;

2. Conduct an open-package inspection every quarter to check for signs of moisture, mildew, discoloration, insects, etc., and perform ventilation, dripping, and drying if necessary.

3 , avoid contact with hard, sharp objects to prevent scratch damage;

4 , storage time should not exceed four years.

(two)   When using stored fire suits, pay attention to the following:

1. Must be cleaned and dried before storage. Advocate hanging, pay attention to keep dry and clean;

2. Perform inspections every quarter to see if there are any phenomena such as moisture, mildew, discoloration, insects, etc., and carry out ventilation and drying;

3 , avoid contact with hard, sharp objects to prevent scratch damage;

4 , storage time should not exceed two years.

Firefighters refuge clothing - use

(a) The duty evacuation suit can be stored in a special box (pack) and kept dry and ventilated.

(b) Fire refuge clothing shall not be used for protection against chemical pollution, biological pollution, nuclear radiation, etc.

(3) When wearing fire suits to enter the fire scene, it must be used in a complete package and dress strictly in accordance with the requirements. Note the following:

1 、After entering the fire site, the armpit strap shall be fastened so that the headgear shawl overlaps with the top to protect the neck. The fire-resistance gloves shall coincide with the cuffs and the cuffs shall be tightly fastened. The fire boots shall be put into the foot cover and the leg cuffs On the boot and coincident with the formation of the boot body, tightly buckle all parts of the shelter;

2 , when the dress should be given to others and do a careful inspection;

3. The fire-retardant clothes should be used together with positive-pressure fire-fighting air respirator and other equipment. Conditional cooling vests should be provided.

(d) In order to reduce the non-combat wear of fire-retardant clothing, it is recommended to use training-specific fire-retardant clothing in daily training.

Firefighters refuge clothing - maintenance

(1) Smoke stains, smudges, and other stains on the surface of the refuge clothing shall be promptly cleaned. The stains on the surface of the fire-retardant suit can be wiped with cotton yarn, or brushed with a soft-bristle brush, and rinsed with clean water. Water soaking or slamming is strictly forbidden. After washing, it is hung in a ventilated place and naturally dried.

(2) Ventilation and air drying should be carried out frequently in humid areas.

Firefighters refuge clothing - inspection and maintenance

(1) The firefighters shall conduct an inspection of the shelter clothes every month. The contents include:

1 、The surface of the fire escape clothing is broken, separated from the floor, open line and other phenomena;

2 、Whether the fire escape suit accessories are complete and firm;

3 、Whether the zipper and buttons are smooth and flexible, and the trousers are in good condition;

4. Whether the head cover vision is clear or not.

(b) The fire squadron shall conduct inspections on duty fire shelters every quarter, including:

1 , whether there is damage, the connection is solid;

2. Are there any stains and chemical residues that are difficult to remove;

3 , whether the accessories are damaged, hang buckles, straps, etc. are in good condition;

4. Is the mask defaced and cracks or detachment at the joints?

5 , the color of the outer fabric is abnormal.

(C) After the maintenance of fire shelters should be registered for the record.

Firefighters refuge clothing - retired

Fire escape suits should be decommissioned in one of the following situations:

(a) on duty for five years;

(2) The inner and outer layers and accessories are damaged and cannot be repaired;

(3) The outer layer is stained with unremovable stains and chemical residues, affecting the use;

(d) other must be retired.

The information in this article comes from the Internet and was reorganized and edited by China Rescue Equipment Network.