What Firefighters Need to Know About the New NFPA 1970-2025 Standard: Firefighting Hoods
Posted by TheFireStore on Mar 18th 2025
The NFPA 1970-2025 standard is bringing big updates to firefighting PPE — and if you’re wearing or buying gear, here’s what you need to know, especially about firefighting hoods.
What Is NFPA 1970-2025?
NFPA 1970-2025 combines multiple existing standards — including NFPA 1971, 1975, 1981, and 1982 — into one comprehensive update. It covers structural and proximity firefighting gear, work apparel, SCBA, and PASS devices.
This standard officially replaces NFPA 1971-2018 and sets new design, performance, and certification requirements for firefighter PPE.
The Big Change: Hoods
Under NFPA 1971-2018, particulate barrier hoods were optional. Departments could choose between a traditional knit hood or one with a particulate barrier.
Starting with NFPA 1970-2025, all structural firefighting hoods must include a particulate barrier — making traditional knit hoods no longer compliant for structural firefighting.
Can You Still Use Traditional Hoods?
Yes, for proximity firefighting.
Traditional hoods will still be allowed for proximity firefighting under the new standard.
Yes, for now, in structural firefighting.
Departments can continue purchasing and using hoods certified to NFPA 1971-2018 until new compliant models are available.
What About Majestic Fire Apparel Hoods?
Majestic Fire Apparel continues to offer particulate barrier hoods that meet current standards and traditional knit hoods — like the PAC and MM series — certified to NFPA 1971-2018.
As NFPA 1970-2025 takes full effect, TheFireStore will carry a variety of hoods to meet both structural and proximity firefighting needs.
Why It Matters
The shift to mandatory particulate barrier hoods is about protecting firefighters from harmful particulates and carcinogens, raising the standard for on-the-job safety.
Stay Ready, Shop Hoods
Whether you need hoods now or are preparing for the transition, TheFireStore has you covered.
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Questions? Reach out to TheFireStore team — we’re here to help you stay compliant and protected.