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Form - PPE Advanced Inspection Checksheet
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Purpose. The record of the advanced inspection of each ensemble element, done at least every 12 months, after any exposure that needed advanced cleaning, after repair and on a routine finding, by a trained member or a {{Verified ISP}} (NFPA 1850, 2026, ch. 7). One sheet per element. (S1)
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Element (coat / trousers / helmet / hood / gloves / boots) and serial | |
| Member ID (or pool / loaner) | |
| Manufacturer, model, date of manufacture | |
| Trigger (12-month / after exposure / after repair / routine finding) | |
| Cleaned before inspection (advanced cleaning log entry no.) | |
| Inspector (role) and qualification (course and date, or ISP verification no.) | |
| Date |
Mark each line P (pass), F (finding, describe) or N/A.
Coat and trousers, outer shell
| Line | P / F / N/A | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Soiling after cleaning | ||
| Contamination from hazardous materials or body fluids | ||
| Rips, tears, cuts, abrasion | ||
| Charring, burn holes, melting, discolouration | ||
| Seam integrity; broken or missing stitches | ||
| Material integrity (UV or chemical degradation, loss of strength) | ||
| Reflective trim: integrity, attachment, reflectivity | ||
| Hardware damaged or missing; closure function | ||
| Wristlets | ||
| Drag rescue device integrity and function | ||
| Label legible |
Coat and trousers, moisture barrier
| Line | P / F / N/A | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Physical damage; delamination | ||
| Seam tape integrity | ||
| Closure function | ||
| Light evaluation of seams | ||
| Liquid integrity test, at the interval and from the year of service the standard sets | Result and method |
Coat and trousers, thermal liner
| Line | P / F / N/A | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Physical damage | ||
| Loss of thickness or loft | ||
| Discolouration or charring | ||
| Seam integrity; liner attachment | ||
| Shrinkage |
Helmet
| Line | P / F / N/A | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Shell: cracks, dents, abrasion, bubbling, soft spots, warping, discolouration | ||
| Impact cap and energy-absorbing system | ||
| Suspension and retention system function and wear | ||
| Faceshield or goggle components: damage, attachment, clarity | ||
| Ear covers | ||
| Reflective trim | ||
| Chin strap and hardware | ||
| Label legible; date of manufacture against the 10-year rule |
Hood
| Line | P / F / N/A | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Physical and thermal damage | ||
| Shrinkage against size specification | ||
| Loss of elasticity at the face opening | ||
| Particulate-blocking layer integrity (where assessable) | ||
| Seam integrity | ||
| Contamination after cleaning |
Gloves
| Line | P / F / N/A | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Physical and thermal damage | ||
| Shrinkage | ||
| Loss of flexibility or dexterity | ||
| Liner inversion or detachment | ||
| Seam integrity; wristlet or gauntlet | ||
| Label legible |
Boots
| Line | P / F / N/A | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Physical and thermal damage | ||
| Sole and heel wear or separation | ||
| Toe cap or midsole exposed or deformed | ||
| Closure function | ||
| Water penetration, visual, and the fill test where the standard provides one | ||
| Liner damage | ||
| Label legible |
SCBA facepiece interface
| Line | P / F / N/A | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Hood, collar and helmet checked against the member’s assigned facepiece: no gaps |
| Findings category (one) | Tick |
|---|---|
| A. Serviceable, returned to member | |
| B. Serviceable after cleaning (type: advanced / specialized) | |
| C. Repair required (repair request no.) | |
| D. Remove from service pending decision by the {{PPE Coordinator}} within five working days | |
| E. Retire (retirement record no.) |
| Next advanced inspection due | Inspector signature (role) | Second check (first 10 inspections of a new technician, role) | Entered in {{Records system}} on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field | Type | Required | Who completes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Header fields | Text, date, choice | Yes | Inspector |
| Cleaned-before-inspection log entry | Reference | Yes | Inspector |
| Inspector qualification | Text, reference | Yes | Inspector |
| Each inspection line | P / F / N/A plus finding text | Yes for lines that apply to the element | Inspector |
| Liquid integrity test result and method | Text | When due | Inspector or ISP |
| Findings category | One choice | Yes | Inspector |
| Repair or retirement reference | Reference | For C, D, E | {{PPE Coordinator}} |
| Next due date | Date | Yes | Inspector |
| Second check | Role, initials | For a technician’s first 10 inspections | Second technician or ISP |
- Inspect only clean gear, liner separated from shell, in good light. Never inspect dirty gear; contamination hides damage.
- Mark every line that applies. Describe each finding in the words the repair technician needs (location, size, layer).
- Choose one findings category. Category D must be resolved within five working days and the decision recorded here.
- Enter the outcome against the serial number in {{Records system}} the same day. Keep the sheet for the life of the element plus the retention period.
- An inspector’s first 10 inspections are checked by a second trained technician or the {{Verified ISP}} and initialled.
National Fire Protection Association. (2026). NFPA 1850, Standard on selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting and open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) (consolidates NFPA 1851 and 1852). https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-1850-standard-development/1850