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.