The Experimental Mod 3 Firefighters' Aluminized Crash-Rescue, Fire- Proximity Hood

Abstract

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) has developed the experimental Mod III Firefighters' Aluminized Crash-Rescue Fire-Proximity Hood, which improves upon the standard firefighters' aluminized hood (MIL-H- 29144). Reports from the firefighting community have indicated that the standard hood is not compatible with the current self-contained breathing apparatus. To allow for the self-contained breathing apparatus, a new aluminum frame with a greater front radius has been developed, and a liftup visor with an enlarged area for improved vision and voice communications has been incorporated in the experimental hood. This visor also reduces fogging of the face shield. Also, a bib is attached to the front to serve as a protective flap over the vacuum- deposited gold-coated facepiece when the hood is not being worn. NCTRF has conducted a service evaluation of the experimental Mod III hood. As a result of this evaluation, NCTRF recommends the adoption of the Mod III hood with a two- piece, adjustable chinstrap.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA144993

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  • H. P. Winer

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aluminum
  • Arm Bones
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Clothing
  • Fabrics
  • Field Tests
  • Fire Resistant Materials
  • Materials
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Peripheral Vision
  • Research Facilities
  • Stations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Textiles
  • Voice Communications

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