Exceeding standards. Protecting lives.
At SIOEN FIRE, our R&D department is dedicated to ensuring that all our personal protective equipment (PPE) far exceeds the current standard requirements. Our engineers actively participate in national, European, and international standardisation committees. Every product undergoes rigorous testing by our Quality Control (QC) team, ensuring maximum protection for your missions, even in the most challenging conditions.
For more details on the standards, visit the websites of standardisation organizations or specialised platforms.
Protective clothing for firefighters
EN 469:2020
The EN 469:2020 standard specifies performance requirement levels for firefighters’ protective clothing.
The standard's pictogram summarizes three key values:
* X (protection against flame and radiant heat),
* Y (water resistance of the product),
* Z (breathability).
The standard's pictogram summarizes three key values:
* X (protection against flame and radiant heat),
* Y (water resistance of the product),
* Z (breathability).
High visibility clothing
EN ISO 20471:2013+A1:2016
Emergency operations often take place in conditions where visibility is critical. To carry out these missions safely, high-visibility clothing is essential. This type of clothing will alert motorists to your presence, especially when poor weather compounds visual distractions such as road markings, vehicle lights, and wet surfaces.
When the risk assessment requires equipment to also comply with the EN ISO 20471:2013 standard, there are two options:
- either create a firefighting suit that meets both EN 469:2020 and EN ISO 20471:2013 standards,
or
- wear a Class 2 vest that complies with EN ISO 20471:2013.
When the risk assessment requires equipment to also comply with the EN ISO 20471:2013 standard, there are two options:
- either create a firefighting suit that meets both EN 469:2020 and EN ISO 20471:2013 standards,
or
- wear a Class 2 vest that complies with EN ISO 20471:2013.
Protective clothing: Electrostatic properties
EN 1149-5:2018
Clothing that complies with this standard is used to protect firefighters in environments where there is a risk of explosion (ATEX environments).
Protective clothing for firefighters
EN ISO 15384:2020+A1:2021
In addition to protection against radiant heat, this standard emphasises the importance of breathability and firefighter visibility when combating wildland fires.
Protective clothing for firefighters
EN 16689:2017
This standard covers performance requirements for protective clothing used by firefighters during technical rescue operations, particularly forsituations related to road accidents or structural collapses following natural disasters. User visibility and heat protection are the key elements of this standard.