Fireman’s Outfit Equipments
1) Protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water-resistant
2) Boots of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material
3) Rigid helmet providing effective protection against impact
4) Electric safety lamp (hand lantern) of an approved type with a minimum burning period of 3 hrs. Electric safety lamps on tankers and those intended to be used in hazardous areas shall be of an explosion-proof type
5) Axe with a handle provided with high-voltage insulation.
6) Breathing apparatus: It shall be a self-contained compressed air-operated breathing apparatus for which the volume of air contained in the cylinders shall be at least 1,200 ltr, or other self-contained breathing apparatus which shall be capable of functioning for at least 30 min. All air cylinders for breathing apparatus shall be interchangeable.
7) For each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifeline of at least 30 m in length shall be provided. The lifeline shall successfully pass an approval test by statical load of 3.5 kN for 5 min without failure. The lifeline shall be capable of being attached by means of a snap-hook to the harness of the apparatus or to a separate belt in order to prevent the breathing apparatus becoming detached when the lifeline is operated.
Ref : FSS Code
