PGI Releases NFPA 1970 Particulate Hoods
Key Takeaways
- Featuring increased breathability and softness, BarriAire Carbon Shield hoods combine comfort with high-performance protection, ensuring firefighters are better safeguarded in hazardous environments.
What was once a strong recommendation is now a mandatory requirement. The BarriAire Carbon Shield Elite Pro and Elite Pro Short hoods are UL Certified to meet the new groundbreaking NFPA 1970 particulate-blocking firefighting hood standard. These hoods deliver 99.9 percent particulate efficiency using the industry's most flame-resistant fiber. They provide advanced defense against heat, toxic particulates, and carcinogens. Plus, they're softer, more breathable, and made without intentionally added PFAS. BarriAire Carbon Shield™ hoods set the new standard in firefighter safety.