Protective Equipment for Responders
The recipient has successfully developed a PAPR for wildland firefighters that provides HEPA-level protection against particulate matters and Class II NFPA 1984:2022 protection against chemical vapor hazards.
In-house testing has been conducted by the recipient to address the work identified under the prior NOFO to include realignment of the WFR’s carbon bed performance in compliance with NFPA 1984:2022, modification of the battery pack to ensure resistance to heat exposure and flammability, and creation of a compartmented backpack for housing of the WFR.
Additionally, the wildland firefighter respirator (WFR) has undergone three operational field assessments occurring in FY22/2 3. The assessments allowed experienced wildland firefighters to participate in various wildland simulation exercises using the WFR.
The evaluators provided substantive feedback to the recipient, which was overwhelmingly positive regarding battery life, airflow, noise level, mounting systems, and communication capability while wearing the WFR.
These combined efforts have resulted in respiratory technology compliant with the regulatory standards noted in NFPA 1984 and have successfully achieved both functionality and levels of performance that is unavailable from the PAPRs that are currently sold commercially.
In-house testing has been conducted by the recipient to address the work identified under the prior NOFO to include realignment of the WFR’s carbon bed performance in compliance with NFPA 1984:2022, modification of the battery pack to ensure resistance to heat exposure and flammability, and creation of a compartmented backpack for housing of the WFR.
Additionally, the wildland firefighter respirator (WFR) has undergone three operational field assessments occurring in FY22/2 3. The assessments allowed experienced wildland firefighters to participate in various wildland simulation exercises using the WFR.
The evaluators provided substantive feedback to the recipient, which was overwhelmingly positive regarding battery life, airflow, noise level, mounting systems, and communication capability while wearing the WFR.
These combined efforts have resulted in respiratory technology compliant with the regulatory standards noted in NFPA 1984 and have successfully achieved both functionality and levels of performance that is unavailable from the PAPRs that are currently sold commercially.
Related Programs
Homeland Security, Research, Testing, Evaluation, and Demonstration of Technologies
Department of Homeland Security
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Office: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
Estimated Funding: $110,000
Office: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
Estimated Funding: $110,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Full NOFO for 2024 ASEAN Reporters Tour
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility for this supplemental funding is limited TDA Research, Inc, originally selected and approved for funding as part of the First Responder Group BAA 13-012 Solicitation Call 0005, Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Published in Federal Business Opportunities.
As part of this process, the applications were evaluated for scientific and technical merit by (an) appropriate Scientific Review Group(s) convened by FRG, in accordance with standard peer review policy and procedures.
Supplemental Applicaiton will be received through GrantSolutions.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://asean.usmission.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity/
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
janet.bailey@hq.dhs.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2024-06-24
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2024-08-23
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