Aluminized Firefighters' Crash-Rescue Protective Hood: Facepiece-Visor Redesign Study.

Abstract

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) conducted a redesign study for the purpose of improving the standard aluminized firefighters' crash-rescue hood. Efforts were directed towards developing an adjustable facepiece visor assembly, which would permit unrestricted visibility, verbal communication, and the exchange of fresh air during standby situations. An adjustable configuration was conceived and initial samples of a comparable commercial type were fabricated and subjected to a limited performance test. Results showed this type to be highly functional; however, under fire emergency conditions, several areas proved to be marginal or inadequate. To eliminate these problem areas, NCTRF modified the facepiece design. As the required task approached a resolution, the fiscal year ended and the program terminated. Because the need still exists for an improved hood, appropriation of additional funds and continuance of this redesign study is recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA066492

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