NFPA 1970 Firefighter PPE: Turnout Gear, Helmets, Gloves, Hoods, and Boots

Shop NFPA 1970 compliant firefighter PPE from the brands departments already trust. NFPA 1970 consolidates the former standards governing the structural firefighting ensemble into a single framework covering the gear your department wears on every call: protective coats and pants, helmets, gloves, footwear, and protective hoods. One of the most significant changes is that particulate-blocking hoods are now required rather than optional, reflecting a broader focus on contamination resistance and the cleanability of gear. For fire departments, that means clearer labeling and an ensemble engineered to perform as an integrated system.

The consolidation streamlines standards, revises testing, and raises requirements across the categories that a department buys most. Rather than cross-referencing separate documents, specifiers now evaluate turnout gear against one unified standard focused on protection, contamination resistance, and how well each component works together. Every garment, helmet, glove, boot, and hood in this category meets NFPA 1970 requirements, so departments replacing aging gear or planning grant-funded purchases can specify with confidence.