Nomex has become a widely used fabric in the manufacturing of the hoods of a firefighter’s personal protective equipment (PPE). Nomex is inherently resistive to high-heat temperatures and can withstand short periods of temperatures as high as 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. Because Nomex hoods provide such protection, firefighters are prone to remaining in a hostile environment longer than recommended. This prolonged duration often results in heat injuries or thermal burns that could have been avoided.
Discuss your ideas of how you would write a department SOP relative to preventing such injuries to firefighters within your department. Give specific examples and include technical report findings that can be found on the Interne