NS -EMS Grant Allocation for State Homeland Security Grant Program

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Closed- Circuit Rebreather (minimum 2 -hour supply, preferred), or open- circuit Self - Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or, when appropriate, Air -Line System with 15- minute minimum escape SCBA Spare Cylinders /Bottles for rebreathers or SCBA and service /repair kits Chemical Resistant Gloves, including thermal, as appropriate to hazard and to supplement funding provided through the FY 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program for first responder preparedness. Personal Cooling System; Vest or Full Suit with support equipment needed for maintaining body core temperature within acceptable limits Hardhat/helmet Chemical /Biological Protective Undergarment Inner Gloves Approved Chemical Resistant Tape Chemical Resistant Boots, Steel or Fiberglass Toe and Shank Chemical Resistant Outer Booties Level B. Liquid splash resistant ensemble used with highest level of respiratory protection. The following constitute Level B equipment and should be considered for use: Liquid Splash Resistant Chemical Clothing, encapsulated or non - encapsulated Liquid Splash Resistant Hood Closed- CircuitRebreather (minimum 2 -hour supply, preferred), open - circuit SCBA, or when appropriate, Air -Line System with 15- minute minimum escape SCBA Spare Cylinders /Bottles for rebreathers or SCBA and service /repair kits Chemical Resistant Gloves, including thermal, as appropriate to hazard Personal Cooling System; Vest or Full Suit with support equipment needed for maintaining body core temperature within acceptable limits Hardhat/helmet Chemical /Biological Protective Undergarment Inner Gloves Approved Chemical Resistant Tape Chemical Resistant Boots, Steel or Fiberglass Toe and Shank Chemical Resistant Outer Booties Level C. Liquid splash resistant ensemble, with same level of skin protection of Level B, used when the concentration(s) and type(s) of airborne substances(s) are known and the criteria for using air- purifying respirators are met. The following constitute Level C equipment and should be considered for use: Liquid Chemical Splash Resistant Clothing (permeable or non - permeable) Liquid Chemical Splash Resistant Hood (permeable or non - permeable) Tight - fitting, Full Facepiece, Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirator with the appropriate cartridge(s) or canister(s) and P100 filter(s) for protection against toxic industrial chemicals, particulates, and military specific agents. Tight - fitting, Full Facepiece, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with chemically resistant hood with appropriate cartridge(s) or canister(s) and high - efficiency filter(s) -M