Which NFPA standard covers the selection and care of PPE for technical rescue?

• A. NFPA 1561
• B. NFPA 1971
• C. NFPA 1855
• D. NFPA 1250

Answer: (C)

NFPA 1855 focuses on how to choose and care for protective ensembles used in structural firefighting and technical rescue. It provides guidance on selecting the right PPE based on hazards, and lays out the procedures for cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, storing, and retiring gear to keep it protective and effective. That emphasis on the PPE program and the lifecycle management of the equipment is why it’s the best fit for a question about the selection and care of PPE for technical rescue. Other standards address different aspects—for example, how the gear must perform in use, or how fire departments should be organized and managed—so they don’t directly cover PPE selection and care.