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The fire service is entering a transformative chapter in personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) management with the consolidation of NFPA 1851 and NFPA 1852 into the newly released NFPA 1850 Standard. Join us for an in-depth webinar designed to prepare fire departments, safety officers and PPE managers for the changes ahead.
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of NFPA 1850, highlighting the major updates, new responsibilities, and what these changes mean for the health and safety of firefighters. We will cover how the merger of NFPA 1851 (gear) and 1852 (SCBA) affects your department, with a look at the expected implementation timeline and broader impact on the fire service. Learn how program roles are evolving, including the introduction of the PPC Manager and PPE Technician, new interim qualification paths and specific responsibilities for managing contaminated gear and reporting safety concerns.
By attending this webinar, you will:
- Discover new approaches to PPE and SCBA selection and service life, including updated selection criteria, the continuing importance of the 10-year rule for turnout gear and how SCBA serviceability is now more tightly linked to compliance editions and equipment upgrades.
- Explore practical improvements such as increased wash temperatures and enhanced procedures for SCBA decontamination.
- Understand the direction NFPA 1850 sets for a more standardized, health-focused approach to PPE selection, care and maintenance across the fire service.
- Learn the updated verification methods for gear cleaning, including simplified protocols, optional chemical assessments and insights into how cleaning practices influence gear longevity.
MEET THE SPEAKER:
Jeff Stull is president of International Personnel Protection, Inc., which provides expertise and research on the design, evaluation, selection and use of personal protective clothing and equipment, and related products to end users and manufacturers. He has conducted numerous studies related to the effectiveness and performance of protective clothing and equipment in a variety of applications. Stull is a member of several NFPA technical committees on emergency responder protective clothing and related equipment. He is well published in all areas related to protective clothing and equipment, including peer-reviewed articles related to protective clothing performance. He writes a regular PPE-focused column for FireRescue1.