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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | Inspection
NFPA 1850 Excutive Officer Presentation
This target audience for this presentation is executive staff who is responsible for the planning and budgeting related to PPE and SCBA selection, care and maintenance of PPE/SCBA.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Inspection
NFPA 1850 Informational Session
This is the PowerPoint slides from the NFPA 1850 Informational Session.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Inspection
Guide for Preparing a Compliance Plan for NFPA Standards
This guide explains how to prepare and submit a complete compliance plan for applicable NFPA standards. It outlines required plan components, timelines, funding expectations, and extension rules, emphasizing that financial constraints are not grounds for delay and all extension-related work must be completed by September 1, 2027.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Inspection
NFPA 1850 Update & Review Training Curriculum (Comprehensive Program)
This 2-hour NFPA 1850 training program provides command staff and PPE/SCBA managers with comprehensive guidance on structural and proximity firefighting ensembles and SCBA care. It covers program governance, recordkeeping, contamination control, risk assessment, inspection, cleaning, repair, storage, retirement, and Texas-specific compliance. Includes SOP templates, practical evaluations, and documentation tools.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Inspection
NFPA 1850 Update & Review – Instructor Lesson Plan
This 2-hour course equips fire officers, PPE managers, SCBA technicians, and safety personnel with updated NFPA 1850 requirements. Topics include program administration, recordkeeping, contamination control, risk assessment, inspection, cleaning, repair, storage, retirement, SCBA program compliance, and Texas-specific provisions. Hands-on activities and SOP development ensure practical application.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Inspection
Implementation of NFPA 1850 Structural and Proximity Firefighting PPE Program
This presentation covers NFPA 1850 requirements for PPE and SCBA programs, including selection, care, inspection, cleaning, storage, and retirement. It emphasizes SOP development, risk assessment, contamination control, recordkeeping, training, and environmental compliance. The goal is to ensure readiness, safety, and health for fire service personnel through proper program administration.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Inspection
PPE & SCBA Compliance Overview
This presentation summarizes NFPA 1850, 1851, and 1852 standards effective Sept 9, 2025, covering PPE and SCBA program requirements. Topics include risk assessment, SOP development, inspection, cleaning, repair, storage, retirement, and certification rules. It also addresses Texas compliance under TGC 419.31 and TAC 435, ensuring firefighter safety through proper program administration and contamination control.