Fire service personnel should be aware that in the event of flashover, structural firefighting PPE on its own is unlikely to provide adequate protection to the wearer.
Personal protective equipment: Fires and firefighting
Control Measure Knowledge
This control measure should be read in conjunction with Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighting purposes is a key requirement for fire and rescue services. Services should provide PPE for firefighting that conforms to BS EN 469:2005 Protective clothing for firefighters — Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting.