Station uniform for firefighters (ISO 21942:2019)
This document sets out minimum performance requirements for station uniforms for firefighters thatare provided by agencies to be worn under primary protective garments compliant with the relevantstandards.NOTE A station uniform, as defined by this document, is understood to not be a formal uniform or paradeuniform, which are not likely to be worn under primary protective firefighting garments.Garments developed in accordance with this document complement the performance built into primaryprotection firefighting garments in terms of minimising impact on hindrance, metabolic heat andcomfort.This document specifies two levels of requirements for station uniforms:— Level 1 specifies minimum no melting nor dripping requirements that provide no additionalprotection but ensure the firefighter is not harmed by the melting of station uniform materials incases where heat or flames impinge the station uniform.— Level 2 specifies heat and flame requirements to provide minimum protection. It can be combinedwith additional layers or garments to meet the requirements of a standard for a specific primaryprotection garment, this combination should provide improved protection and comfort.
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