This standard contains requirements for the training component of the Respiratory Protection Program found in NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and are intended to protect the health and welfare of personnel who work in hazardous atmospheres by preventing accidents, injuries, and exposure to harmful environments.
Please note: This Standard is no longer accepting Public Input due to the Emergency Response and Responder Safety Document Consolidation Plan (consolidation plan) as approved by the NFPA Standards Council. As part of the consolidation plan, this Standard is slipping cycle and being combined into a new consolidated draft. Once the new draft is available and open for Public Input, this notice will be updated with a link to the applicable document information page.