§ 149.517 - Fireman's outfits.

(a) Each platform must have at least 2 fireman's outfits.

(b) Each fireman's outfit must consist of:

(1) A self-contained breathing apparatus approved under 49 CFR 160.011 with a complete recharge.

(2) A three-cell, intrinsically safe flashlight with the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., label and a set of spare batteries for the flashlight.

(3) An oxygen and combustible gas indicator with the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., label, or Factory Mutual Testing Laboratories, Inc., label.

(4) Boots and gloves that are made of rubber or other electrically nonconductive material.

(5) A helmet that meets the requirements in Section 5 of the United States of America Standard Safety Code (Z2.1).

(6) Clothing that protects the skin from scalding steam and the heat of fire and that has a water resistant outer surface.

(c) Equipment must be stowed in a convenient, readily accessible location.