SAFD PPE Committee Bunker Gear Wear Trial

The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) is conducting a field evaluation for new material technologies, innovative gear design, and enhanced or updated products for firefighting bunker gear. The evaluation will include a firefighter bunker gear wear trial, which will begin no later than April 2026 and conclude no earlier than March 2027. Manufacturers that produce their products in the USA are invited to participate. The products must meet the current applicable NFPA 1970 Standard, and participants must ensure that correct sizing is provided for each evaluator wearing their product. The following are key aspects of the evaluation: • A minimum of six products shall be submitted • Products must meet the current applicable NFPA 1970 Standard • Participants will ensure that correct sizing is provided for each evaluator wearing their product • Participants must ensure that training is provided to meet any applicable aspects of the current issue of NFPA 1850 • The composite garment shall be rated at a Thermal Personal Protection (TPP) no less than 44 and no greater than 46 • Resistance to Evaporation Heat Transfer of no more than 28 • The color of the shell material should be a tan, khaki, or gold unless otherwise approved by SAFD