Comparison of firefighters and non-firefighters and the test methods used regarding the effects of personal protective equipment on individual mobility
We compared the mobility with PPE using pilot test methods consisting of a balance test and a physical performance test. 18 participants (nine professional firefighters and nine untrained males) performed the pilot test method. Significant differences between PPEs and CON for the test results from firefighters were found. The participant group with more significance for evaluation of PPE and that was physically appropriate to this test method was firefighters.
test methods personal protective equipment mobility