Standards
The nature of your job requires that your garments, footwear, and gloves provide protection against the hazards you may encounter. The NFPA has developed standards that specify the minimum level of protection and performance that your personal protective equipment should provide.
NFPA 1851, 2008 edition
Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
NFPA 1971, 2007 edition
Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting
NFPA 1991, 2005 edition
Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
NFPA 1992, 2005 edition
Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
NFPA 1994, 2007 edition
Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents
