Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1 Gloves must be specifically designed for the purpose of structural firefighting operations including, but not limited to, fire attack, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and search and rescue. 2.2 Gloves should be short cuffed to interface with turnout coats equipped with over-the-hand wristlet style sleeves. 2.3 Gloves are to maintain their original sizing (ex. A large glove should not shrink to a medium size). 2.4 Outer shell should be constructed of a durable fire-resistant material 2.4.1 Acceptable natural materials such as elk hide, cow hide, pig skin, or goat skin. 2.4.2 Acceptable synthetic materials and proprietary materials and weaves (such as Silicon Carbide, Kevlar, Nomex, Crosstech, or Kovenex). 2.5 Liners should be laminated and/or stitched to prevent liner separation and bunching. 2.5.1 Acceptable liner materials include Kevlar, Nomex, Lensing Fleece, Crosstech, and Kovenex. 2.6 Gloves must provide manual dexterity for performing fine manual functions such as tying knots and operating small buttons and switches on flashlights, radios, and power tools. 2.7 Gloves should provide radiant and conductive heat protection consistent with the complete personal protective ensemble (coat, pants, boots, hood, and helmet). 2.8 Desirable Characteristics include: the fit of the glove does not cause unusual fatigue of the wearer’s grip strength, gloves should don and doff easily while wet, and gloves shall stay in place on the wearer’s hand.
