Regulation 37 Fireman’s outfitsI1
United Kingdom
Every fireman’s outfit carried in compliance with these Regulations shall consist of—
a breathing apparatus complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 5 of Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1665; and
personal equipment comprising—
a portable self-contained electric battery-operated safety lamp of an approved type capable of functioning efficiently for a period of at least three hours;
a fireman’s axe;
protective clothing of material capable of protecting the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam; the outer surface shall be water resistant;
boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material; and
a rigid helmet providing effective protection against impact.
Firemen’s outfits shall be stored in readily accessible positions which are not likely to be cut off in the event of fire.